Categories of Missile Tests
Missile Tests
System Tests
Alignment Tests
Flight Tests
Live-Fire Tests
Missile Tests
BIT tests
System Tests
Tests the ability to program and launch a missile.
A missile simulator is hooked into the systtem to supply the feedback that a live missile would give to the system during a launch.
Alignment Test
Test that semi-active missiles recognize the correct illumination frequency.
Hook an inert missile to the firing system, upload the illum freq to it, and illuminating an aircraft to see whether missile seeker tracks it.
Flight Tests
Tests the aerodynamic handling and homing characteristics.
Firing Tests
Only way to ensure the system is 100% operational