To: El Gato
The GPS info is loaded into the Harpoon, then when it reaches target proximity, it switches on its seeker
function. This enables the firing platform to engage other targets without continuous tracking after launch.
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/smart/agm-84.htm
111 posted on
08/25/2008 8:47:56 PM PDT by
Candor7
(Fascism? All it takes is for good men to say nothing, (Ridicule Obama))
To: Candor7
The GPS info is loaded into the Harpoon, then when it reaches target proximity, it switches on its seeker function. This enables the firing platform to engage other targets without continuous tracking after launch.
116 posted on
08/26/2008 4:49:30 PM PDT by
El Gato
("The Second Amendment is the RESET button of the United States Constitution." -- Doug McKay)
To: Candor7
Oops, that again
The GPS info is loaded into the Harpoon, then when it reaches target proximity, it switches on its seeker function. This enables the firing platform to engage other targets without continuous tracking after launch.
That's what I meant by "mid course guidance".
117 posted on
08/26/2008 4:51:13 PM PDT by
El Gato
("The Second Amendment is the RESET button of the United States Constitution." -- Doug McKay)
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