It’s a group project, with members looking at different areas. I’m primarily concerned with guidance. The system will be placed on a passive platform, so a beam rider is ruled out straight away. We’re thinking of using a two stage guidance system at least.
Performance wise we’re looking at a missile that can handle 30G and a range upto 90 miles. Our recommendations will probably be a modular design that can be constructed for different targets.
A warhead similar to that used by the LOCAAS might be the answer to a range of targets. The best way to attack a ship is down through the funnel, so we’re not thinking of punching through a ships side.
Ideally the missile should also be capable of being launched from a helo.