Kinetic Energy Interceptor
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The Kinetic Energy Interceptor (KEI) is a planned U.S. missile defense program whose goal is to design, develop, and deploy kinetic energy-based, mobile, ground and sea-launched missiles that can intercept and destroy enemy ballistic missiles during their boost, ascent and midcourse phases of flight.[1] A KEI element consists of the Interceptor Component (kinetic projectile), the Mobile Launcher Component, and the Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) component.
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[edit] Second test firing of first stage rocket motor
The second test firing of a KEI first stage rocket motor was conducted on June 14, 2007. The static firing included a full duration burn and a demonstration of the thrust vector control nozzle.[2][3]
[edit] References
- ^ Kinetic Energy Interceptor Program. Northrop Grumman.
- ^ MDA Conducts Successful Test of Rocket Motor for Next Generation Interceptor Missile. MDA.
- ^ Program Images Library. MDA.
