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Raytheon's Laser Guided Rocket Completes Wind Tunnel Test
Tucson AZ (SPX) Oct 15, 2008 Raytheon completed a Laser Guided Rocket wind tunnel test that produced both high fidelity flight simulations and data for development of the aerodynamic model required for autopilot design. The LGR program is part of a cooperative development agreement with Emirates Advanced Investments of the United Arab Emirates. The agreement is for the development of a semi-active laser guided 70 mm (2.75 inch) rocket designed to provide increased precision and lethality compared with conventional, unguided rockets. The four-day wind tunnel test included 542 runs in the Calspan Transonic Wind Tunnel in Buffalo, N.Y. The test was the first of many upcoming design verification events in the 24-month development and qualification program. "This program is a potential model for Raytheon's global business template," said Richard Janik, Raytheon Missile Systems' LGR program director. "It has important financial, engineering and manufacturing ramifications for our international business efforts, our UAE partner and our customers." The Raytheon-EAI cooperative development agreement includes a follow-on production proposal to manufacture LGR in both the U.S. and UAE. "The Laser Guided Rocket program is an important venture for both our company and the UAE," said Hussain I. Al Hammadi, Emirates Advanced Investments' chief executive officer. "We're very pleased that the test results were so positive, as it has allowed us to progress on schedule and meet the next milestone objectives." Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Share This Article With Planet Earth
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Boeing Delivers 20,000th Combat Search And Rescue Communications System
Huntington Beach CA (SPX) Oct 15, 2008Boeing has announced its delivery of the 20,000th Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) communications system to the joint services, strengthening their ability to reach and rescue isolated military personnel. |
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