Tactical Missile-Gse Design Interfaces

This paper discusses some of the design interfaces in the missile and ground support equipment, particularly the launcher, that must be considered if the tactical weapon system is to have the maximum effectiveness for the least expenditure. Typical illustrations of the trade-offs involved in surface-to-surface, surface-to-air, and air-to-surface weapon systems are presented, based upon preliminary design experience derived from many missile weapon system proposals made to all three military services.