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tbzep 01-16-2019 06:22 PM

Airborne Surveillance Missile
 
I know the ASM is a "scale like" kit, but others such as the Nike-X have roots in real missiles. Was the ASM inspired by a specific missile? If so, which one/ones? It reminds me of some naval sea skimmers.

jeffyjeep 01-16-2019 06:23 PM

I think it looks kind of Exocet-ish.

Chas Russell 01-16-2019 09:19 PM

I believe that is based on a German tactical recon missile from the '70s. I can't put my finger on a reference, but it had a solid rocket booster and a turbine powered sustainer. I will keep looking.

Chas

frognbuff 01-17-2019 06:18 AM

Nope and nope. Canadian reconnaissance drones CL-89 and/or CL-289.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadair_CL-89

https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/row/cl-289.htm

frognbuff 01-17-2019 06:21 AM

Entirely possible the Germans bought them though!

tbzep 01-17-2019 07:19 AM

"The Canadair CL-89 is a surveillance drone (UAV) produced jointly by Canada, Britain and West Germany in the 1960s."

Looks like you're both right. I noticed it was tested in Arizona, so there's some USA involvement too, even if it was just to let them come play in our sandbox.

Chas Russell 01-17-2019 10:43 AM

Thanks for the correction. I probably saw a picture with the German markings and did not think about Canadair.

Chas


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