Flying arrows, Flying bombs - Missiles

Flying arrows, Flying bombs - Missiles

Evolution of Missiles

1)Fire Arrows (13th–17th Century): The "fire arrow" was a spear-like projectile with an attached gunpowder tube, primarily used for psychological impact against enemy.

2)Torpedoes (14th Century): Joanes de Fontana designed early surface-running torpedoes (rocket-powered) to target enemy ships.


3)Mysorean Rockets (18th Century): Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan developed iron-cased rockets, increasing range and Lethality. 

4)Guided Missiles (20th Century): World War II saw the birth of guided missiles, such as the V-1 flying bombs and V-2 flying rocket marking the start of accurate, high-altitude attacks.

Core system of guided missile 

Core Systems of a Guided Missile(The German V2 rocket)
1)Targeting and Guidance System: This is the "brain" of the missile, determining the flight path and making corrections. Common types include inertial navigation, active/passive radar homing, command guidance, and infrared (IR) detectors that lock onto heat signatures.
2)Flight System (Control System): Utilizing fins, wings, or thrust vectoring, this system acts on commands from the guidance computer to stabilize the missile and maneuver it toward the target.
3)Engine (Propulsion System): Provides the necessary speed and range to reach the target. This is usually a rocket engine (solid or liquid fuel) for high speed and rapid acceleration, or a jet engine (turbojet/turbofan) for longer-range cruise missiles.
4)Warhead and Fuzing: The payload containing explosives, fragmentation materials, or specialized kinetic energy penetrators designed to destroy the target. The fuze dictates when the warhead detonates, such as upon impact or at a specific proximity. 


Compiled by 
Ms Naresh kuwar 

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