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Laser Guided Rocket Passes Wind Tunnel Test

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Monday, October 13th, 2008

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The Laser Guided Rocket (LGR) passed a wind tunnel test, Raytheon Co. [RTN] reported. That tunnel operation produced both high fidelity flight simulations and data for developing the aerodynamic model for autopilot design. The LGR program is part of a cooperative development agreement with Emirates Advanced Investments of the United Arab Emirates. The program will develop a semi-active laser guided 70 mm (2.75 inch) rocket designed to provide increased precision and lethality, compared with conventional, unguided rockets. The four-day wind…

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