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What type of missile is specifically designed to destroy tanks and armored vehicles?
What type of missile engages submarines specifically?
Which propulsion system provides greater control and efficiency for long-range and intercontinental ballistic missiles?
What future missile technology relies on kinetic energy to destroy its target upon impact?
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Which missile technology targets satellites in orbit?
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What distinguishes Gen 4 fighter aircraft from earlier generations?
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Which feature is characteristic of Gen 5 fighter aircraft?
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Which statement about air-to-air combat aircraft is accurate?
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Which generation of jet fighters was known for the introduction of advanced air-to-air missiles?
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What does thrust vectoring in aircraft technology primarily enhance?
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Which of the following is a feature of Gen 4.5 fighter aircraft?
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Which aircraft is specifically designed for aerial refueling operations?
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Which of the following jet fighters is categorized as Gen 2?
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What is the primary purpose of stealth technology in fighter aircraft?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of advanced avionics in modern fighter aircraft?
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How do surface-to-air missiles (SAM) primarily function?
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Which missile type is designed to target other airborne threats from an aircraft?
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What describes the trajectory of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)?
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What does future fighter technology emphasize in its design?
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What is the main capability of a Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM)?
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Which type of missile is specifically designed to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missiles?
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Study Notes
Missile Types
- Cruise Missile: Targets naval vessels; follows a low-level flight path for precision.
- Anti-Ship Missile: Specifically designed to engage and destroy naval targets.
- Anti-Submarine Missile: Targets and engages submarines effectively.
- Anti-Tank Guided Missile: Focused on destroying tanks and armored vehicles.
- Anti-Satellite Weapon: Designed to target and disable satellites in orbit.
- Anti-Radiation Missile: Homes in on enemy radar installations to neutralize threats.
Propulsion Systems
- Solid Rocket Propellant: Provides quick, powerful thrust, commonly associated with short-range missiles.
- Liquid Rocket Propellant: Offers enhanced control and efficiency; typically used in long-range and intercontinental ballistic missiles.
- Hybrid Rocket Propellant: Combines solid and liquid propellant elements, allowing for greater operational flexibility.
- Ramjet/Scramjet Engines: Enable cruise missiles to achieve high speeds over extended distances.
Future Missile Technology
- Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD): Intercepts and destroys short to intermediate-range ballistic missiles using kinetic kill technology reliant on energy from impact.
Defence Technology
- Fighter Engagement: Involves deploying fighters to intercept and neutralize airborne threats at extended ranges.
- Stealth Technology: Innovations designed to reduce an aircraft's radar cross-section, helping to evade detection.
- Advanced Avionics: Refers to integrated digital flight systems and improvements in aerodynamics for aircraft.
- New Aircraft Development: Introduction of next-generation fighters, like the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Key Components of Missiles
- Key components of missiles include propulsion systems, guidance units, and armament.
Missile Categories
- Air-to-Air Missile (AAM): Fired from aircraft to target and destroy other aircraft, e.g., AIM-9 Sidewinder.
- Air-to-Surface Missile (ASM): Launched from aircraft targeting ground installations.
- Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM): Ground-launched missiles aimed at destroying incoming aircraft or missiles, e.g., Patriot missile.
- Surface-to-Surface Missile (SSM): Ground-launched missiles hitting targets on land or sea, e.g., Harpoon (AGM-84).
Specific Missiles
- Ballistic Missile: Designed for long-range delivery of warheads, including nuclear capabilities.
- Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM): Transports nuclear warheads across continents through a high-arc trajectory.
- Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM): Launched from submarines, providing strategic second-strike capabilities.
- Anti-Ballistic Missile: Created to intercept and neutralize incoming ballistic missile threats.
Fighter Aircraft Types
- Fighter Aircraft: Prioritized for air-to-air combat against enemy aircraft.
- Refueling Tankers: Essential for aerial refueling operations, e.g., Luftwaffe Airbus A310 MRTT.
- Interceptors: Designed to thwart enemy aircraft missions (bombers and reconnaissance).
Generational Evolution of Fighters
- Gen 1 Fighters: Early jet fighters featuring simple designs and turbojets, e.g., F-86 Sabre.
- Gen 2 Fighters: Introduced onboard radar and passive homing infrared-guided missiles, e.g., MiG-21.
- Gen 3 Fighters: Featured improved radar systems, advanced avionics, and multifunction missiles, e.g., F-4 Phantom.
- Gen 4 Fighters: Enhanced maneuverability and fly-by-wire systems, e.g., MiG-29.
- Gen 4.5 Fighters: Upgrades in radar systems and avionics including thrust vectoring, e.g., Eurofighter Typhoon.
- Gen 5 Fighters: Next-generation aircraft with stealth capabilities and internal weapon bays, e.g., F-22 Raptor.
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