Ground Based Interceptor (GBI)

NMaude said:
Are there any links or other such information on these NG rocket-motors and the NGI booster stack?
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Considering that there is still a competition between NG and Lockheed for NGI, you are unlikely to get any information on the specifics of either the rocket motors or stack for either competitor until after the downselect happens.
 
Calphor said:
you are unlikely to get any information on the specifics of either the rocket motors or stack for either competitor until after the downselect happens.
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Since this will be a replacement for the GBI missile I assume the NGI missile Will have the same exterior dimensions so that it can fit into the GBI launch silos?
 
NMaude said:
Since this will be a replacement for the GBI missile I assume the NGI missile Will have the same exterior dimensions so that it can fit into the GBI launch silos?
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I expect it to use the same silos, though isn't GBI hot launched so the silo is a lot bigger than the missile itself?

Meaning that they could bump diameter a little bit and still be compatible with the GBI silos.
 
Moose said:
Still getting used to composite SRM stages becoming mainstream.
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They've been using them in missiles since the 60s.

"The Poseidon first stage employed a Thiokol/Hercules solid-fueled engine, while the second stage employed a Hercules solid-fueled engine. Both stages were contained in glass filament-wound casings, and each was maneuvered by a single gimbaled exhaust nozzle."

Sprint ABM:

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Scott Kenny said:
I'm sure the US has some about-to-expire Tridents and Minutemen available to use... Though I think the MM are kinda hard on their silo with the hot launch.
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The new target vehicle will use an SR119 Peacekeeper motor.
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