NS3 Naval Knowledge: Missiles Exam

What is any object that can be projected or thrown at a target? - ANSWER-missile What is an unmanned sef propelled missile with a guidance system that precisely controls its flight? - ANSWER-guided missile What is a non self-propelled air dropped munition fitted with a guidance system? - ANSWER-smart bomb What is the conveyance from which a missile is launched? - ANSWER-launch platform What is the streamlined body of a missile that contains the other parts plus fuel? - ANSWER-airframe What propels a missile at speed sufficient to minimize vulnerability while maximizing probability of intercepting a target? - ANSWER-propulsion system What is the payload of most missiles? - ANSWER-warhead What are the five main types of guidance systems? - ANSWER-preset gyro, inertial, homing, command, beam rider What type of missiles are designed to intercept enemy ballistic missiles? - ANSWER-Antiballistic missiles WHat are missiles launched by surface ships at sea against land targets or other surface ships? - ANSWER-surface-to-surface missiles What are the main defensive wapons for surface ships and land forces against enemy aircraft? - ANSWER-surface-to-air missiles What does the first letter of a missile designator designate? - ANSWER-launch environment What does the second letter of a missile designate? - ANSWER-mission What does the third letter of a missile designate? - ANSWER-type What are large missiles that are initially powered by rockets but then follow an unpowered ballistic trajectory to their target? - ANSWER-ballistic missiles Short and medium range ballistic missiles are referred to as _______ ballistic missiles. - ANSWER-theater