Computer Fundamentals - Engineering

Q1:

Name of the first guided weapon in the world which used a programmable digital computer:

A Sting Ray Torpedo

B Mk 46 Torpedo

C Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)

D Tomahawk Missile

E None of the above

ANS:A - Sting Ray Torpedo

Sting Ray torpedo is a current British (Royal Navy) acoustic homing light-weight torpedo (LWT) manufactured by GEC-Marconi, who were later bought out by BAE Systems. He entered service in 1983.