Part IV Miscellaneous and General
Miscellaneous
48AF1Application of Act to medium-range rockets
1
Subject to subsection (4), a reference in this Act to an aircraft includes a reference to a medium-range rocket.
2
In this section “rocket” means a projectile of mainly cylindrical or similar shape that can be propelled from or above the earth by combustion of its fuel (or fuel and oxidant).
3
For the purposes of this section a rocket is a “medium-range” rocket if—
a
the total impulse of its motor or combination of motors exceeds 160 Newton-seconds, but
b
it is not capable of operating above the stratosphere.
4
The Secretary of State may by order—
a
provide that subsection (1) does not apply to any specified provisions of this Act;
b
provide for any provision of this Act, as it has effect by virtue of subsection (1), to apply with specified modifications.
5
The power to make an order under subsection (4) is exercisable by statutory instrument.
6
Any statutory instrument containing an order under subsection (4) shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.