MISSILE SUBSYSTEMS
Launch Systems
Composite Launch Tubes and Launch Pod Containers
MISSILE SUBSYSTEMS
Launch Systems
Composite Launch Tubes and Launch Pod Containers
LAUNCH SYSTEMS
Launch catapults use stored kinetic energy to similar effect. Launch rocket motors are used by missile systems to expel the missile from launch tubes, creating safety separation between the missile and launch platform before flight motors deploy.
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Launch Systems
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems designs and fabricates a variety of launch systems used to initiate flight in Missile Systems or provide assisted takeoff capability for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). These systems include gas generators, launch catapults, and rocket motors. Gas generators use pyrotechnics to rapidly generate a large quantity of gas, providing the thrust required to propel objects.
High-Performance Lightweight Composite Launch Tubes
Incorporating high-strength, low-weight, fiber and resin has allowed Lincoln Operations to become an industry leader in Launch Tube manufacturing. From shoulder launched anti-armor rockets, to VLS (Vertical Launch Systems), Lincoln Operations has proven capabilities highlighted by demonstrated past successes.
Launch Pod Containers
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD- OTS) is the U.S. Army’s provider for GMLRS Launch Pod Containers (LPCs). Our automated production lines have a production capacity to meet the Army’s current and future demand.
World class expertise in design, analysis, production and testing.
World class expertise in design, analysis, production and testing.
As a world-class developer, designer and manufacturer of advanced composite structures and precision metal parts, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a recognized industry leader in providing missile components for the U.S. Military and it’s allies. Our Design-to-Manufacturing engineers specialize in developing manufacturing and quality processes to assure all specification requirements are achieved at the best value to the customer.
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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global aerospace and defense company. We are committed to providing the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching products that provide a cutting-edge advantage to our war fighters. A General Dynamics Company.
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