By Raytheon [RTN] yesterday said it tested a new ATK [ATK]-developed propulsion system for the Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wireless (TOW) missile. The enhanced system doubles TOW's range and reduces the missile's flight time by one-third, the company said. During the test, the developmental propulsion system flew the missile more than seven kilometers (4.35 miles), reaching four kilometers (2.5 miles) in significantly less time. Raytheon and ATK's Missile Products Group worked closely to develop a propulsion system that improves TOW missile performance. The…
Raytheon Successfully Tests New TOW Propulsion System
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