General Description
The Supersonic Sea Skimming Target (SSST) System is a non-recoverable, supersonic aerial target, capable of speeds of Mach 2 or greater and altitudes from 13.0 to 66.0 feet (absolute). The SSST System is capable of meeting the Anti-Ship Cruise Missile (ASCM) threat simulation requirements for Test and Evaluation (T&E) of weapon systems. The SSST System air vehicle will be capable of being air or surface (land or shipboard) launched, and will simulate the high fidelity ASCM (Threat C) requirement. The SSST System air vehicle is capable of operation with current augmentation, scoring and range hardware.
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Specifications
| Primary Function |
The SSST is used to simulate ASCM in the low supersonic performance regime. The SSST is used primarily for special Test and Evaluation requirements. |
Diameter
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13 inches
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Weight
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1668 - 1740 lbs
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| Payload |
Capable of carrying TA/AS
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| Launch Platform |
Ground |
| Recovery |
N/A |
Speed
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Cruise: Mach 2.5 @ 50.0 ft (absolute)
Terminal: Mach 2.5 @ 13.0 ft (absolute)
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| Altitude |
13 ft to 66 ft (absolute) |
| Range |
Total: 45.0 nmi
Cruise: 35.0 nmi
Terminal: 10.0 nmi |
| Endpoint Accuracy |
+/- 100 ft |
| Maneuvers |
Lateral: 10.0 g
Vertical: 5.0 g |
| Propulsion |
Solid fuel rocket |
| Operating Sites |
PMRF (IOC FY-2010),NAWCWD (Pt Mugu)
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| Command & Control |
UHF for guidance and control systems, Command destruct receiver for flight termination system |
| Location and ID |
AN/DPN-90 (V) 1 (V)1, Radar Tracking Transponder |
| Scoring |
AN/DSQ-50A Scalar Scorer |
| Emitter |
AN/DPT-2B |
| Points of Contact |
IPT Leader: PEO(U&W) PMA-2081
(301) 757-6113 |
