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Discover the productsPyrotechnics FTS adapted to new missiles architecture for Defense - by Ludovic
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18.06.2025
(02-06-2024) - Strengths of Pyrotechnics for defense critical missions : How are pyrotechnic Flight Termination Systems adapted to new missiles architecture?
How are pyrotechnic Flight Termination Systems adapted to new missiles architecture?
What is at stake is to be able to integrate this additional FTS function on the missile test units without impacting the nominal design implemented for serial units.
Missiles architectures are very intricate. And there is not much space left for embarking additional pieces of equipment.
Pyrotechnics FTS adapted to new missiles architecture for Defense
As you may have understood, a FTS solution for every missile.
Still pyrotechnics is creative enough to offer different types of solutions for the missile architecture constraints.
Let’s mention 2 examples:
- Cutting the steering cable of the missile control loop. Such kind of pyrocutter could illustrate this option.
- Cutting the body of the missile with a customized assembly made of liner shaped charges. Such kind of assembly typically illustrates this option.
And by the way, the co-design phase is usually the appropriate way to optimize the choice together with the missile integrator.
