Guided munition with processing electronics located behind the warhead

摘要

A guided munition 10 includes a warhead 20 within the nose section 60 and processing electronics 30 arranged behind the warhead 20. A plurality of sensors 50 are arranged within the nose section 60 for sensing a target. The sensors 50 are remote from but in communication with the processing electronics 30 and may communicate with the electronics by waveguides 40 such as optical fibres, or by wireless communication. Locating the electronics behind the warhead allows the warhead to be placed further forward in the missile, which is particularly useful in armour penetrating applications. The sensors are still located in the front of the missile and may be located around the warhead so that the field of view is not obscured.