NationStates Jolt Archive


The "Morning Call" ALCM

Witzgall
13-10-2004, 01:21
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Primary Function: Air Launched Cruise Missile, Air-to-surface strategic missile
Power Plant: Kimmel Technologies J4.66-SPE turbofan engine
Thrust: 740 pounds
Length: 21ft 3 inches
Weight: 3,624 pounds
Diameter: 25.75 inches
Wingspan: 12 feet
Range:1,500-plus miles
Speed: About Mach .92
Guidance System:Inertial, with TERCOM update and target identification
Warhead: MK-088 with yield of 100kt
Sensors: TERCON, which allows the ALCM to fly through mountainous areas by scanning the area with on-board computers and follow the planned route to the target, while being able to switch targets by use of a pilot navigational system on board the plane.
Unit Cost: $1,102,500
Ally Cost: $925,500.00