Starting engine (English - launch motor , for short - launcher , possible names depending on the specific variety , see variety ) - an element of the power (propulsion) installation of a rocket , aircraft , rocket or ammunition that uses the jet principle of movement (hereinafter - missile) for driving the missile to move from a state of readiness for launch, giving it the required acceleration and acceleration to the desired speed, along with other boosters (if MULTI to), housing shell and mounted outside it empennage (if any), and other structural elements, depending on the type, class and missile model forms a starting stage of the rocket (in this case, if the missile is not a single-stage - a unitary product from the detachable part in flying elements).
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Varieties
Kick Charge
The name of the bomber charge is used in relation to various uncontrolled artillery, engineering and special ammunition, as well as other types of weapons that do not provide for their further guidance or homing after firing or triggering the initiating mechanism.
Throwing Engine
The name throwing engine is used in relation to tactical ( SAM , ATGM ) and strategic ( ICBM , SLBM ) guided missile weapons .
Accelerator
The name accelerator or launch accelerator is used for multi-stage missiles, as well as for aircraft with jet, turboprop and piston engines that use the accelerator to start when there is cargo on board that exceeds the maximum take-off weight. The accelerator is an optional, usually (but not always) disposable and resettable reactive device.
See also
- Sustainer engine
- Boost engine