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A Standard Missile 3 is launched from the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Lake Erie
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A Standard Missile 3 is launched from the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Lake Erie
Pacific Ocean, March 8, 2006 - A Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) is launched from the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70) during a Missile Defense Agency, and Japan Defense Agency cooperative flight test mission. The test entitled Joint Control Test Vehicle-1 (JCTV-1), demonstrated the performance of the SM-3 missile modified with the Japan-designed advanced nosecone and Aegis BMD Weapon System
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This print captures the intense moment when a Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) is launched from the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Lake Erie in the vast Pacific Ocean. The image showcases a joint test mission conducted by the Missile Defense Agency and Japan Defense Agency, known as Joint Control Test Vehicle-1 (JCTV-1). In this test, the SM-3 missile was equipped with an advanced nosecone designed by Japan and integrated into the Aegis BMD Weapon System. The photograph depicts a night-time scene illuminated by a fiery blaze emanating from the vertical launch system of USS Lake Erie. The cone-shaped nosecone of the missile stands out prominently against the dark sky, symbolizing cutting-edge technology and military prowess. With no people visible in this image, it emphasizes that this momentous event focuses solely on showcasing state-of-the-art weapon systems. The USS Lake Erie, armed with its Aegis Combat System and Mark 41 Vertical Launch System, demonstrates its capability to counter ballistic missiles using anti-ballistic surface-to-air missiles like SM-3. This powerful warship displays its firepower and readiness for naval warfare through this dynamic display of launching a projectile towards potential threats. Overall, this visually striking print encapsulates both action and precision as it highlights advanced missile systems deployed on Ticonderoga-class cruisers like USS Lake Erie to ensure effective missile defense capabilities at sea.
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