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From: smpod@venus.lerc.nasa.gov (Stefan)
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Subject: Re: Specific ignorant questions about the Tomahawk :)
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From: smpod@venus.lerc.nasa.gov (Stefan)
In article zimerman@phoenix.princeton.edu (Jacob Ben-david Zimmerman) writes...
/   In any case, what methods of propulsion, specifically, does it use
/   for a)launch and b)flight modes?  I presume it has some sort of jet
/   engine...is this particular engine used in any sort of aircraft, or
/   are they designed specially for the Tomahawk?

The cruise engine of the Tomahawk is a small bypass jet specifically designed
for the the cruise missile since it will be a 'throw-away' item.

/2) What sorts of payloads can the Tomahawk carry, and what weight?

About one ton.

/3) Does anyone know how many Tomahawks a BB carries,

I think about 50 to 100.

/the warheads be switched
/   in the field, or are they preconfigured? 

The Tomahawk is preconfigured but supposedly work is underway to allow this
to be done on station.