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Aviation History
1959
1959 - 1215.PDF
ninds ready for launching during acceptance trials at Woomera In full operational service with the RAF as a mainstay of Britain's air defence . . . Adopted by Sweden after exhaustive consideration of surface-to-air guided missile systems available throughout the world . . . Proved in many hundreds of test firings . . . Bristol/Ferranti Bloodhound forms the world's most effective defence system now and for many years to come Security forbids publication of full details, but the following facts about Bloodhound can now be given:— Power. The Bloodhound is powered by two Bristol Siddelev ramjets—the jet engine with no moving parts. Ramjets ensure power and range flexibility, burn kerosene, are simple and safe to handle. Homing System. Semi-active: i.e., ground crew directs radar beam on to approaching target which is reflected to a receiver in Bloodhound missile. This ensures highest accuracy—regardless of range. Missiles may be fired singly or in salvoes using only one radar. Airframe. Employs unique and advanced monoplane moving wing configuration—two advantages: quicker and more pre- cise response, as well as greater accuracy of interception— superior at high altitudes; this configuration was selected at initial design stage to embody maximum development potential. BRISTOL/FERRANTI rBloodhound GUIDED WEAPON SYSTEM Weapon design and construction by Bristol. Guidance and control by Ferranti. System sales organisation by Bristol Aircraft Limited
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