Análise comparativa de mísseis como armamento: tecnologias e aplicações

Abstract

This Final Thesis aims to explore the different types of missiles used in military operations, such as air-to-air, air-to-surface, surface-to-air and surface-to-surface missiles, detailing their main characteristics and applications. The research provides a description of each missile category, highlighting their technical specifications, guidance systems, range, and types of warheads. Air-to-air missiles are used to engage airborne targets, while surface-to-surface missiles are designed to hit ground targets, such as installations or enemy forces. The surface-to-air missiles are designed for air defense, being used to intercept threats in the airspace, while the air-to-surface missiles are used to attack ground targets, launched from aircraft. In addition to researching the types of missiles and their applications, a database was created containing the main missiles from each category through research on websites related to military aviation. With the creation of this database, a direct comparison was made between the key characteristics of the missile samples. It is important to emphasize that the main objective of this work is not the design of missiles, but rather research that addresses and compares the main types of missiles used in military aviation.