Hybrid Composite Nose Fairing Material

San Diego Composites (SDC) proposes to develop a composite material nose fairing that meets all structural and RF requirements required to replace the existing Trident II D5 fairing. SDCs proposed The composite construction will have high strength and stiffness to withstand the lifting weight of the missile, flight loads, and missile egress environments while allowing for radio transmission through the structure at the required antenna locations. Materials selected for the nose fairing will be characterized to reduce risk in the extended life-time application. The nose fairing will be designed with a similar profile, weight, and center-of-gravity to the existing fairing in order to streamline integration into the Trident life-extension program.