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Bristol Bloodhound surface-to-air guided missile
Bristol Bloodhound surface-to-air guided missile at Farnborough in 1957. Date: 1957
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1. Title: "Bristol Bloodhound Surface-to-Air Missile at Farnborough in 1957: A Milestone in Ballistic Technology" This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the essence of innovation and progress during the Cold War era, as it showcases the impressive Bristol Bloodhound surface-to-air guided missile on display at the 1957 Farnborough Airshow. The Bloodhound, a British development, represented a significant leap forward in ballistic technology and missile capabilities. The Bloodhound was a radar-guided, supersonic, surface-to-air missile system, designed to intercept and destroy incoming enemy aircraft or missiles. Its sleek, aerodynamic design and advanced guidance systems set it apart from earlier missile technologies. The missile's distinctive conical shape housed a powerful solid-fueled rocket motor, capable of propelling it to speeds of Mach 2.5, making it one of the fastest missiles of its time. The photograph reveals the intricate details of the Bloodhound's design, with its finned body, guidance fins, and the complex array of wires and sensors that enabled its advanced guidance systems. The missile's presence at the Farnborough Airshow was a testament to the cutting-edge research and development taking place in the field of ballistics and rocket technology during the mid-1950s. The Bloodhound's impact on military technology was profound, as it provided a more effective means of air defense against the growing threat of Soviet bombers and missiles. Its successor, the Bloodhound Mark 2, continued to serve in the British military until the late 1980s. This photograph serves as a reminder of the pivotal role that technological innovation played in shaping the course of military history during the Cold War era.
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