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RIM-8 Talos
Bendix RIM-8 Talos was a long-range naval surface-to-air missile, and was among the earliest surface-to-air missiles to equip United States Navy ships. The Talos used radar beam riding for guidance to the vicinity of its target, and semiactive radar homing (SARH) for terminal guidance. The array of four antennas which surround the nose are SARH receivers which functioned as a continuous wave interferometer. Initial thrust was provided by a solid rocket booster for launch and a Bendix ramjet for flight to the target with the warhead serving as the ramjet's compressor. History Talos was the end product of Operation Bumblebee, the Navy's 16-year surface-to-air missile development program for protection against guided anti-ship missiles like Henschel Hs 293 glide bombs, Fritz X, and kamikaze aircraft. The Talos was the primary effort behind the Bumblebee project, but was not the first missile the program developed; the RIM-2 Terrier was the first to enter service. The Talos was or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The 8G Band
The 8G Band is the house band for ''Late Night with Seth Meyers''. The band is led by ''Saturday Night Live'' alumnus Fred Armisen. He assembled the 8G Band, named for the studio where the show is taped, just two weeks before the test show. He texted friends Seth Jabour, Syd Butler, and Eli Janney ("What are you guys doing this week?"), then found first drummer Kimberly Thompson through an audition. Jabour and Butler are members of the Brooklyn rock and roll band Les Savy Fav, and Butler also owns Frenchkiss Records. Guitarist Marnie Stern later joined as well. Members *Fred Armisen (bandleader, rhythm guitar, drums) *Seth Jabour (lead guitar) * Syd Butler (bass) * Eli Janney (keys) *Marnie Stern (lead/rhythm guitar) Past members *Kimberly Thompson Kimberly Ilana Thompson is an American drummer and music educator. Early life Kimberly Ilana Thompson was born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in St. Louis, MO. She began playing drums at the age of ten. She attended Pattonv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angel Air
Angel Airlines, trading as Angel Air, was an airline based in Bangkok, Thailand, which was operational between 1998 and 2003. Destinations Over the years, Angel Airlines flew to the following destinations: Thailand * Bangkok — Don Mueang International Airport (Hub) * Chiang Mai — Chiang Mai International Airport (Focus city) * Udon Thani — Udon Thani International Airport * Phuket — Phuket International Airport * Chiang Rai — Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport * Khon Kaen — Khon Kaen Airport Hong Kong * Hong Kong International Airport Laos * Luang Prabang — Luang Prabang International Airport Singapore * Changi Airport Singapore Changi Airport, commonly known as Changi Airport , is a major civilian international airport that serves Singapore, and is one of the largest transportation hubs in Asia. As one of the world's busiest airports by international passen ... Fleet Over the years, Angel Airlines operated the following aircraft types: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
