Cynthia Garett
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Hello,
What does "missile off the rail" mean? Not following its usual trajectory according to the laws of physics?
"In order to maneuver sufficiently from a poor launch angle at short ranges to hit its target, missiles are now employing gas-dynamic flight control methods such as vectored thrust, which allow the missile to start turning "off the rail", before its motor has accelerated it up to high enough speeds for its small aerodynamic surfaces to be useful."
Thank you
What does "missile off the rail" mean? Not following its usual trajectory according to the laws of physics?
"In order to maneuver sufficiently from a poor launch angle at short ranges to hit its target, missiles are now employing gas-dynamic flight control methods such as vectored thrust, which allow the missile to start turning "off the rail", before its motor has accelerated it up to high enough speeds for its small aerodynamic surfaces to be useful."
Thank you