An Introduction to Rockets and Guided Missiles

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Abstract:

A short description is given of the history of rocketry in China plus praise of Soviet accomplishments with satellites and rocket accuracy to 1960. Descriptions are made of capabilities, functions, and minor advantages and disadvantages of air-to-ground, air-to air, ground-to-ground, ground-to-air, and ground-to-space rockets. An explanation of the structure of rockets in general includes nose section, instrument compartment, fuel compartment, fuel feed system, engine, and control mechanism. A short discussion of requirements and capabilities of intercontinental missiles follows structural diagram of a Thor IRBM is given.

Author(s):
Chia-k'ang, Yeh
Author Organization(s):
FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIV WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Supplementary Note:
Edited trans. of Hang K'ung Chih Shih (Mainland China) n2 p13-15 1960, by G. Hwang, and J. Lockwood.
Annotation:
An Introduction to Rockets and Guided Missiles -- Translation.
Pagination:
0011

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Document Partially Illegible.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FTD-HT-23-576-70
Task Number(s):
DIAT650520
Project Number(s):
FTD-605020
Monitor Series:
FTD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*GUIDED MISSILES, *ROCKETS, CLASSIFICATION, TRANSLATIONS, GUIDANCE, STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS, CHINA, HANDBOOKS, SURFACE TO SURFACE MISSILES, ROCKET ENGINES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Surface-Launched Guided Missiles, Rockets
Keyword(s):
INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES, FOREIGN REPORTS
Report Date:
1970 Nov 18