RADAR-AUGMENTED SUB-TARGET

摘要

A remote controlled drone aircraft carrying radar-augmented targets or so-called "sub-targets" which are rocket powered and can be individually launched from the drone when at the proper place and time to provide training for crews firing a missile at the target, and to provide a target for missile quality assurance and lot acceptance testing. The targets are extremely simple and economical, comprising only a symmetrical plastic body with fixed tail surfaces, and a cylindrical rocket motor inside. A removable nose cover initially masks the radar reflector of each target except one until ready for use.