20-09-2008, 11:02 PM
Guided missile is a bomb like flying weapon that is steered to its target. Some guided missiles steer themselves. They contain a computer and other special equipment that guides them. Some of these missiles can even chase and destroy a moving target, such as an aero plane or missile. Other guided missiles fly under human control, though they carry no pilot. They follow directions radioed to them from controllers who may be far away. Most guided missiles look like rockets. Some have stubby, aero plane like wings. Most actually consist of a rocket with one or more explosive sections called warheads. A jet engine, rather than a rocket motor, powers a few kinds of missiles. Still others are winged bombs with no engine. An aero plane drops such glide bombs.
In the current scenario the respect for a country is a measure of the complex defence systems available at its disposal. Guided missiles form an important part of a nation?s defence army. These missiles capable of destroying targets miles away without being detected by the advanced radar systems are really scientific marvels. This seminar deals with the different types, parts and guidance systems of the guided missiles.
