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	Vertical Launching System - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A Vertical Launching System (VLS) is a type of missile-firing system used aboard the submarines and surface vessels of several navies around the world.
		Derived from the launch systems developed for ballistic missiles aboard SSBNs, a VLS forms a scaled-down equivalent for launching cruise missiles such as the Tomahawk, surface-to-air missiles (SAMs), and the Standard missile.
		The current generation of American-produced VLS system is known as the Mk 41 Vertical Launch System.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vertical_launch_system (640 words)

	The Ticonderoga (CG 47) - Class
		The hull and the propulsion system of the SPRUANCE class were the basis for this new class of guided missile ships but AEGIS and numerous other installations caused an increase of the displacement of almost 1,000 tons.
		Launching involved movement over land via a wheel-on-rail transfer system onto the shipyard launch and recovery dry dock, which was ballasted down in order for the ship to float free and moved to an outfitting berth in preparation for the traditional christening ceremony.
		These units are to have their electronic engineering systems updated to reduce maintenance costs, the twin Mk 26 missile launchers are to be replaced by Mk 41 vertical launch groups, and the combat systems are to be updated as in the Baseline 0 pair.
	www.navysite.de /cg/cg47class.htm (2371 words)

	MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS)
		The MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) is the worldwide standard in shipborne missile launching systems.
		The Vertical Launching System (VLS) Mk 41 is a canister launching system which provides a rapid-fire launch capability against hostile threats.
		Either Launch Control Unit can be ordered by the MFCP where one Launch Control Unit is offline and the other Launch Control Unit assumes control of all Launch Sequencers in the launcher.
	www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/ship/weaps/mk-41-vls.htm (832 words)

	aegis
		The missile launching system, the computer programs, the radar and the displays are fully integrated to work together.
		The AEGIS system is effective in all environmental conditions having both all-weather capability and demonstrated outstanding abilities in chaff and jamming environments.
		The system's computer-based command and decision element is the core of the AEGIS combat system.
	home.indy.rr.com /gransburynet/aegis.html (712 words)

	Raytheon MK 57 Vertical Launching System DD(X): Next-generation U.S. Navy missile launch system
		Raytheon MK 57 Vertical Launching System DD(X): Next-generation U.S. Navy missile launch system
		The MK 57 Advanced Vertical Launching System (AVLS) is the next-generation naval missile launching system for future surface combatants of the U.S. Navy.
		Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems serves as the ship electronics and weapons integrator for DD(X), and the MK 57 development is led by Raytheon in partnership with United Defense, L.P. The LynxOS® real-time operating system is used extensively by the DD(X) program in multiple areas, such as in ships' embedded distribution application processors (DAPs).
	www.lynuxworks.com /solutions/milaero/in-action/mk-57.php (202 words)

	BAE Systems - Launch Canisters for the Vertical Launching System (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		BAE Systems is the U.S. Navy's prime contractor for the design, development and production of all missile launch canisters for the Vertical Launching System, Mk 41.
		Today, BAE Systems produces a wide array of launch canisters including the Mk 13 SM11 canister, the Mk 14 Tomahawk Canister, the Mk 15 VLA Canister, the Mk 21 SM11 Block IV Canister and the Mk 22 NATO Seasparrow Canister.
		BAE Systems led the allied development of the Quad-Pack Canister, Mk 25 for the NATO Extended Seasparrow (ESSM) missile.
	www.uniteddefense.com /prod/launch.htm (158 words)

	Weapons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Vertical Launch ASROC (VLA) Missile is a quick reaction, all weather, intermediate range, Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW) rocket propelled, three stage weapon.
		The GMs are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the MK 41 Mod 2 Vertical Launching System.
		To perform the mission of launching a TLAM missile, the ATWCS must support the creation of an engagement plan, utilizing a given mission or mission update, and control the missile launcher, missile alignment, mission download and launch functions.
	www.surfpac.navy.mil /Milius/html/weapons.html (685 words)

	About the USS Hue City
		At the heart of Hue City is the Aegis Weapon System, the most advanced integration of electronic detection, engagement and control equipment in the world today.
		The Vertical Launching System is capable of firing a mix of missiles against airborne and surface threats.
		Operational evaluation of the system is expected to occur in 2000.
	members.tripod.com /lancrew/About.htm (1414 words)

	DRS Technologies, Inc. - Press Releases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		This equipment provides electronic control functions that are critical to the missile launch sequence, distributes electrical power to vital launching system components and provides system status and health monitoring.
		The MK 41 Vertical Launching System is a missile launching system used on U.S. Navy surface ships, as well as the ships of 10 other allied countries.
		DRS Training and Control Systems designs, produces and supports high-reliability defense electronics for shipboard, land and air applications, including advanced test and evaluation systems, control systems for missile launching and guided bombs, air combat test and training systems, electronic warfare systems and threat radar simulation equipment.
	www.drs.com /press/index.cfm?PRESS_RELEASE_ID=1543&preview=1 (449 words)

	Navy League of the United States - Citizens in Support of the Sea Services
		Lockheed Martin is due next month to complete a study requested by the Navy on adapting the JASSM to the Mk41 vertical launching system (VLS), standard on the Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers and most of its Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers.
		The AMNS is an expendable, remotely operated mine neutralization system that is deployed from MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters to identify and neutralize bottom and moored sea mines.
		A key component of the system is the Seafox, an unmanned underwater vehicle built by Atlas Elektronik — a German subsidiary of BAE Systems — that can acquire a mine by its on-board sensors or be maneuvered to a target by an operator in the helicopter.
	www.navyleague.org /sea_power/jul_04_41.php (986 words)

	LOPAC - MK41 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Mk 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) is a single mission launching system capable of launching missiles against air, surface and sub-surface targets.
		The Mk 41 Vertical Launching System Operator and maintainer course is conducted at the Ordnance Support & Training Centre (OSTC) located in Williamstown, Victoria, Australia.
		Practical experience is gained by utilising the fully operational MK 41 Vertical Launching System installed within the OSTC.
	www.lopac.com.au /m41.html (221 words)

	Major Rocket-Launching Centers (from space exploration) -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia
		Among the world's largest launch centers in regular use are those in the United States and Russia's complex in Kazakhstan.
		The United States experienced a frustrating year in space exploration in 1993 as several key satellites were lost, space shuttle launches were delayed five times, and the space station was drastically cut in size.
		In addition, a daring project to pioneer a new launch vehicle was killed before its final test flight.
	www.britannica.com /ebi/article-208381 (847 words)

	New Lockheed Radar Tested in Aegis Weapon System Trials
		The SPY-1D(V) radar system is part of the seventh generation of the Aegis Weapon System.
		The transition to a complete COTS computing environment increases the systems' capability and is a major step toward an open architecture, which simplifies and accelerates introduction of future computing features and upgrades.
		When paired with the MK41 Vertical Launching System and the AN/SQQ-89, the Aegis Combat System is capable of delivering ordnance in support of numerous missions and threat environments in naval warfare.
	www.rfglobalnet.com /content/news/article.asp?docid={9E29E4F2-7902-4F35-9215-779556E05D64}&VNETCOOKIE=NO (410 words)

	Northrop Grumman Tests Peripheral Vertical Launching System
		The four-cell missile launcher housed in the PVLS launcher compartment is called the advanced vertical launching system (AVLS).
		The AVLS is the actual mechanical and electrical subsystem associated with storing and launching missiles, while the PVLS is the shipboard launcher compartment in which the AVLS is installed.
		The magazine protection system is configured to relieve pressure from exploding ordnance, while forcing blast damage away from the ship and maximizing crew protection.
	www.spacedaily.com /news/missiles-02g.html (566 words)

	Pratt & Whitney - Products - Space - Mk-72 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The first anti-air warfare missile system for fleet defense was initiated over 40 years ago.
		Integrated with the Mk-41 Vertical Launch System (VLS), the Block IV provides wide area coverage for the new generation of AEGIS missile cruisers.
		The motor is the largest booster developed for launch from the Mk-41 Vertical Launching System (VLS).
	www.pratt-whitney.com /prod_space_mk72.asp (238 words)

	United Defense, L.P. Ground Systems Division - Aiken, SC (now BAE Systems, Land and Armaments LP):System Lean ...
		System Lean Manufacturing implementation provides substantial benefits for the manufacture of major machined and welded components for defense systems.
		For example, one system included six weldments built up from 86 components, 82 of which were manufactured at UDLP GSD Aiken at 19 work centers in 311 manufacturing operations.
		Each weldment had its own work order, generated for one months production, and was delivered to final assembly where finished units including the other weldments were shipped weekly and not necessarily as a complete shipset.
	www.bmpcoe.org /bestpractices/internal/udlp/udlp_4.html (435 words)

	peripheral vertical launching system - Above Top Secret Conspiracy Community
		The four cell missile launcher housed in the PLVS launcher compartment is called the advanced vertical launching system.
		The AVLS is the actual mechanical and electrical subsystem assoicated with storing and launching missiles, while the PVLS is the shipboard launcher compartment in which the AVLS is installed.
		This system will quadroppel the missiles that are able to be fired at one time.
	www.abovetopsecret.com /forum/thread97051/pg (419 words)

	BAE SYSTEMS North America: News and Information: News Releases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Mk 41 VLS is a below deck missile launcher capable of launching missiles at the multiple threats in naval warfare, including anti-air, anti-submarine, ship self-defense, land attack, naval surface fire support and ballistic missile defense missions.
		The Mk 13 canister is used for the Standard Missile-2, Block II, III and the Mk 25 Quadpack canister is used for the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM).
		BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery, and support of advanced defense and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea, and in space.
	www.na.baesystems.com /releasesDetail.cfm?a=350 (444 words)

	Destroyers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The addition of the Mk-41 Vertical Launch System or Tomahawk Armored Box Launchers (ABLs) to many Spruance-class destroyers has greatly expanded the role of the destroyer in strike warfare.
		The combination of Aegis, the Vertical Launching System, an advanced anti-submarine warfare system, advanced anti-aircraft missiles and Tomahawk ASM/LAM, the Burke class continues the revolution at sea.
		The upgrade program includes addition of vertical launchers for advanced missiles on 24 ships of this class, in addition to an advanced ASW system and upgrading of its helicopter capability.
	www.mtlakes.org /hs/acad/tech/thinkquest01/navy/destroyers.htm (345 words)

	2002 Edition: Vision...Presence...Power (Chapter 3 continued) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Navy is injecting "SmartShip" technologies and systems into the DDG-51 shipbuilding program, in both forward and back-fit installations, at the earliest opportunities, and in 2001 initiated a class "optimal manning" study to assess ways in which to reduce crew size.
		A DD-21 program review in September 1999 and a Systems Functional Review in July 2000 indicated the two industry teams were on track and making significant progress in development of their competing ship designs.
		Remotely controlled and unmanned, the SDTS has been part of testing for all ship self defense protection system elements since 1995 and remains the only means of at sea testing in a realistic environment.
	www.chinfo.navy.mil /navpalib/policy/vision/vis02/vpp02-ch3i.html (1355 words)

	MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS)
		The Mark 21 VLS launch canister for the SM-2 Block IV round and its variants, and the Mark 14 canister for the Tomahawk land attack missile (TLAM) cannot be transferred at sea.
		In Fiscal Year 1996 the US Navy started work on the Concentric Canister Launcher (CCL), a universal launch system able to handle the Tomahawk, SM-2 Block IV and Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM).
		Designed to be capable of simultaneous and co-ordinated launch of multiple missile types, the CCL will be a modular automated design compatible with reduced manning levels.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/systems/ship/systems/mk-41-vls.htm (971 words)

	LOCKHEED MARTIN AWARDED $812 MILLION CONTRACT FOR SEA-BASED MISSILE DEFENSE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The contract includes the development and integration of the Aegis Weapon System upgrades, Vertical Launching System upgrades, Command and Control System upgrades, Aegis BMD signal processor efforts, and Flight Test support including equipment, computer programs and system engineering required to accomplish the Aegis BMD mission.
		When paired with the MK 41 Vertical Launching System, it is capable of delivering missiles for every mission and threat environment in naval warfare.
		The system is currently deployed on 66 U.S. Navy Aegis-equipped ships on station around the globe, and 23 more ships are planned.
	www.lmco.com /wms/findPage.do?dsp=fec&ci=13447&rsbci=0&fti=111&ti=0&sc=400&jsi=false (460 words)

	Testing begins of first Aegis weapons system equipped with SPY-1F radar
		IZAR and Lockheed Martin have begun testing the first Aegis weapon system equipped with the new SPY-1F radar to be installed aboard the Norwegian frigate Fridtjof Nansen (F-310) at IZAR's shipyard in Ferrol, Spain.
		Lockheed Martin is responsible for system integration of all IWS elements—including sensors, communications and weapons—for the Fridtjof Nansen class frigates.
		When paired with the MK 41 vertical launching system, it is capable of delivering missiles for missions and threat environments encountered in naval warfare.
	rfdesign.com /news/defense/weapons_testing_begins (294 words)

	WorldNetDaily: Norwegian frigates to include Aegis system
		The IWS "for Norway is a derivative of the U.S. Navy's Aegis combat system, for which Lockheed Martin serves as prime contractor and engineering design agent," the statement said.
		Aegis is a radar and missile system that provides United States Navy warships with state-of-the-art air defense capabilities in a variety of theaters.
		Mark Gaspar, an Aegis systems expert with Lockheed, told WND that the system being fitted to Norway's frigates was not as capable as those aboard U.S., Japanese and Spanish warships, only because of the Norwegian ship's smaller size.
	www.wnd.com /news/printer-friendly.asp?ARTICLE_ID=22478 (1353 words)

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