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LM Tests Extended-Range Cruise Missile
Orlando FL (SPX) May 23, 2006 Lockheed Martin announced Monday it has successfully tested its extended-range JASSM system at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. JASSM is an air-to-surface standoff missile system and the world's first stealthy conventional cruise missile. Launched from a U.S. Air Force B-1B flying at Mach 0.80 at an altitude of 20,000 feet, the JASSM-ER separated from the bomber, deployed its wings and tail and started its engine, LM said in a statement. The missile then climbed to its designated cruise altitude, navigated via predetermined waypoints and descended to a second selected altitude above ground level toward its test target. The missile also performed a terminal maneuver that enabled it demonstrate proper impact angle and accuracy. JASSM-ER current is in Phase II development, encompassing design and verification testing and flight testing. The recent test was the first flight to verify LM's modifications specific to the extended-range configuration. LM said the flight will be followed by a series of integrated Air Force and company development and evaluation tests to prove the JASSM-ER configuration on the B-1B platform. JASSM-ER is a 2,000 pound-class weapon with a dual-mode penetrator and blast fragmentation warhead. It can cruise autonomously in bad weather and day or night using an infrared seeker and an enhanced digital anti-jam Global Positioning System receiver to find a specific aimpoint on the target. Its stealthy airframe makes it extremely difficult for air defense systems to engage. "JASSM-ER will have a range greater than 500 nautical miles," said Mike Inderhees, JASSM program director at LM's Missiles and Fire Control. "This development provided the Air Force and the war fighter with a JASSM-ER upgrade at the lowest risk and cost." Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links JASSM Learn about missile defense at SpaceWar.com All about missiles at SpaceWar.com
Major concern if North Korea launches long-range missile: US
Washington (AFP) May 19, 2006 The United States warned Friday that it would be a major international concern if North Korea launched a long-range missile, amid reports Pyongyang may be preparing to test-fire the weapon. |
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