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Lockheed Martin Completes Proof Testing Of RATTLRS Vehicle
Palmdale CA (SPX) Oct 02, 2007 Lockheed Martin has completed proof pressure testing of the Revolutionary Approach To Time-critical Long Range Strike (RATTLRS) vehicle. This testing validates the vehicle's structural integrity and is a crucial step in the development of the flight demonstration vehicle. RATTLRS is a supersonic, science and technology missile flight demonstrator sponsored by the Office of Naval Research. "This testing is a significant milestone as we enter into final integration and system checkouts prior to flight demonstrations planned for early 2008," said Bruce Schielke, Lockheed Martin manufacturing director. The RATTLRS vehicle will flight-demonstrate an integrated turbine engine and airframe propulsion system capable of flight at speeds above Mach 3 (more than 2,000 mph). The proof testing is the culmination of an extensive fabrication effort by Klune Industries Inc., a Los Angeles based aerospace parts manufacturer. "Partnering with Klune combined the Skunk Works(R) design innovation with Klune's expertise in exotic metal fabrication processes," said Pete Buck, Lockheed Martin design manager. "Klune's knowledge in working with complex materials, tolerances and part production made it an important supplier and key to building the fuselage for the RATTLRS vehicle." Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Lockheed Martin The latest in Military Technology for the 21st century at SpaceWar.com
Israel Air Force to Be Equipped With Elbit Systems Lizard Laser-Guided Bombs
Haifa, Israel, September 30, 2007Elbit Systems Ltd. has been selected to equip the Israel Air Force (IAF) with its Lizard laser-guided bombs. Contract value is several $Millions and the initial supply of the systems to the IAF has already begun. Lizard, a sophisticated new generation laser-guided bomb incorporates decades of Elbit Systems in-house technological expertise. The system which will be used for air-to-surface attack of diverse targets inflicts pinpoint damage while substantially reducing collateral damage. The current laser designator is designed for warheads of various sizes. |
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