TSR2 Precision Attack to Tornado Navigation and Weapon Delivery
TSR2 Precision Attack to Tornado Navigation and Weapon Delivery by John Forbat is a 3rd revised edition published by Tempus on September 15, 2006. This 192-page book presents an account of the author’s experiences as an engineer at Vickers during the 1950s and early 1960s, focusing on various challenging projects, particularly the TSR2 aircraft. The narrative explores the innovative navigation and attack systems developed during this period, set against the backdrop of the Cold War and the evolving military landscape.
Readers will find detailed discussions on the TSR2’s requirements, the development of automatic flight control systems, and the use of analogue and digital simulations. The book also delves into the reconnaissance capabilities designed for mapping enemy territory and concludes with an examination of the circumstances surrounding the TSR2’s cancellation by the Labour Government in 1965. This edition provides insights into military aviation history and the technological advancements that influenced modern aircraft systems.
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Like its companion book The ‘Secret’ World of Vickers Guided Weapons, this account is based on the author’s involvement as an engineer at Vickers through the 1950s and early 1960s. This time the author looks at a number of projects that challenged the company, including the Light AA missile and anti-tank guided weapons, but primarily the TSR2. Included are details on the groundbreaking navigation and attack system, its Cold War context, its requirements and the development of ATF (terrain following). There is also in-depth analysis of automatic flight control systems, analogue and digital simulations at Weybridge and the reconnaissance pack for mapping enemy territory. It finishes with a look at the final throes of TSR2’s cancellation by the Labour Government in 1965. Nevertheless, the TSR2’s system engineering and the very team that executed it led to the systems in today’s Tornado. Book jacket.
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