Guided Rockets Add Punch To Helicopters

Credit: RAYTHEON
The 2.75-in. (70-mm.) folding-fin aerial rocket is widely used for ground attack by helicopters. As militaries look to upgrade the weapons, many of which are unguided, manufacturers are putting the final touches on new laser-guided versions that they say are less expensive and more accurate. After...

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