Atlantic Research Corp.'s Propulsion Systems on Successful PAC-3 Intercept.GAINESVILLE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 28, 1999-- A PATRIOT Advanced Capability - 3 (PAC-3) missile successfully intercepted a Hera ballistic reentry A ballistic reentry is a re-entry of an atmosphere that relies solely on drag within the atmosphere to slow the vehicle. By contrast, the U.S. space shuttle relies heavily on aerodynamic lift for its reentry, both vertically, to prolong the reentry process, and horizontally, to dissipate vehicle target over White Sands Missile Range White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), formerly known as the White Sands Proving Grounds, is a rocket range in New Mexico operated by the United States Army. The range covers an area of almost 3,200 mi² (8 287 km²), approximately three times the size of Rhode Island, making it , NM, on September 16, 1999. Atlantic Research Corporation (ARC) produces both the solid rocket motor for the missile boost and the 180 individual attitude control motors for the closed loop homing guidance A system by which a missile or torpedo steers itself towards a target by means of a self-contained mechanism which is activated by some distinguishing characteristics of the target. See also active homing guidance; passive homing guidance; semi-active homing guidance. maneuvers during flight. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (LM MFC) is a Lockheed Martin business unit based in the Dallas suburb of Grand Prairie, Texas. The unit's offensive and defensive arsenal includes air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, naval rockets and missiles, fire control and sensor - Dallas is the prime contractor responsible for missile development. "We are proud to be part of the PAC-3 team and pleased with the latest test results," said ARC CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Jim Sides, echoing Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control President Jim Berry's view that "the PAC-3 missile works and hit-to-kill technology is viable." The PAC-3 missile is a high velocity, hit-to-kill, next generation PATRIOT interceptor that provides enhanced defense against advanced theater ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and hostile aircraft. The PAC-3 missile intercepts incoming targets by direct, body-to-body impact. ARC and Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control - Dallas have been working together on hit-to-kill technology and projects leading up to this event for more than 28 years. The remaining PAC-3 test missions will consist of PAC-3 missiles intercepting different classes of targets. The PAC-3 missile will greatly increase the PATRIOT system firepower, providing 16 PAC-3 missiles on the same launcher, as compared with four PAC-2 missiles. ARC, a unit of Sequa Corporation, is a leading developer and producer of solid propellant solid propellant n. A rocket propellant in solid form, combining both fuel and oxidizer in the form of a compact, cohesive grain. rocket motors, gas generators, advanced composite materials and liquid propulsion systems, including the liquid propellant Any liquid combustible fed to the combustion chamber of a rocket engine. rocket motor line acquired from Royal Ordnance in late 1998. ARC also produces automotive air bag inflators and supplies energetic components for the air bags from its high capacity propulsion plant in Camden, AR. Please visit the ARC web site at http:\\www.atlanticresearchcorp.com. Sequa Corporation is a diversified industrial company whose other principal interests include the manufacture and repair of jet engine components, the coating of coiled steel and aluminum, and the production of specialty chemicals, can machinery, auxiliary press equipment, and automotive products. Visit Sequa's web site at http://www.sequa.com . |
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