CONTEMPORARY AIR-LAUNCHED WEAPON SYSTEMS WITH AUTONOMOUS GUIDANCE

Dušan Maoduš,

Goran Memon

Abstract

The analysis of stand-off weapons is given as well as a review of major air-launched weaponry arsenal on contemporary tactical and combat aircraft in service or in the phase of testing and preparation for serial production. Leading countries in advanced technologies invest large amounts of money and effort in development and production of new weapon systems. New technologies offer many advantages such as improved accuracy, lethality and suvivability.

Key words: combat aircraft, tactical aircraft, aircraft weapon, tactical weapon, stand-off weapon, aerial missile, cruise missile, air-to-ground missile, homing missile, guided bomb, laser guidance.