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Redstone-Developed Missile Unstoppable
WHNT-19 TV ^ | 7/25/03 | Steve Johnson

Posted on 08/12/2003 6:54:28 PM PDT by Log

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Looks like an interesting weapon.
1 posted on 08/12/2003 6:54:28 PM PDT by Log
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Sweet.
2 posted on 08/12/2003 6:55:58 PM PDT by CWOJackson (The World According to Garp isn't that bad when compared with The World According to Todd.)
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I wonder how long it will be before some a-hole sells the technology to China?
3 posted on 08/12/2003 6:56:17 PM PDT by csvset
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To: Log
Cool!
4 posted on 08/12/2003 6:57:12 PM PDT by Pokey78
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Wonder if the Chinese have the specs on it yet...
5 posted on 08/12/2003 6:57:13 PM PDT by VeniVidiVici (There is nothing Democratic about the Democrat party.)
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To: Log
Great offensive weapon, but can a Humvee take a hit? I didn't think so.
6 posted on 08/12/2003 6:57:21 PM PDT by glorgau
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i saw this weapon in soldier of fortune years ago. it's basically a big needle fired at high speed. the kenetic energy that is released when the needle hits and pearces the armor generates enormous heat resulting in a very bad day for people and amunition contained within.
7 posted on 08/12/2003 6:58:46 PM PDT by go star go
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To: Log
bttt
8 posted on 08/12/2003 7:00:39 PM PDT by Lancey Howard
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I don't see how you use this weapon on a house in a city environment. I think it's a great weapon, but it'd basicly pass through about twenty homes before coming to rest IMO.

This doesn't just penetrate and explode. Isn't it the impact on a hardened target that releases the kenetic energy?

Using this on a tank, a bunker, a hillside might be great, but not on an in-town house type structure.

Can someone eplain why I might be wrong here?
9 posted on 08/12/2003 7:02:15 PM PDT by DoughtyOne ("He's baaaaack!" Now is he on our side or the side of the (political bigger is better) machines.)
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Wonder if the Chinese have the specs on it yet...

I'm sure some POST 9/11 visa student is sending plans over as we speak.

10 posted on 08/12/2003 7:02:58 PM PDT by Captainpaintball
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11 posted on 08/12/2003 7:03:37 PM PDT by Sloth ("I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!" -- Jacobim Mugatu, 'Zoolander')
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Pics & info here
12 posted on 08/12/2003 7:04:28 PM PDT by csvset
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13 posted on 08/12/2003 7:05:44 PM PDT by Libertarianize the GOP (Ideas have consequences)
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To: Log; CWOJackson; csvset; Pokey78; VeniVidiVici; glorgau
This is a stupendous test shot of the LOSAT (Line of Sight Anti Tank missile). It's being launched off of a HUMVEE, which carries two loaded canisters on each side (4 missiles total). The commander/gunner can acquire and track three targets simultaneously, and engage one. Since the missile is hypervelocity (5000 feet per second), and has a maximum range of 5 kilometers, it doesn't take long to reacquire and engage the next two targets. The missile carries a kinetic kill warhead and penetrates all known or projected armor; it is 5 times more lethal than today's hottest tank round. It is also air droppable by parachute and can be sling carried by helicopter. Turn up the sound and watch this baby burn in!

click for video
14 posted on 08/12/2003 7:06:41 PM PDT by WSGilcrest (R.........9th generation Californiano)
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Beat me to it.
15 posted on 08/12/2003 7:06:55 PM PDT by dts32041 (So how do you like taxation with representation?)
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I love that music...does anyone know the name of that song
16 posted on 08/12/2003 7:09:22 PM PDT by sandmanbr
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The house referred to was reinforced concrete. It may well have been hard enough to cause the release of kinetic energy.
17 posted on 08/12/2003 7:12:09 PM PDT by em2vn
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You are right, of course. The best way to attack an ordinary house with it would be to go for the foundation, (if it is a concrete slab) or else target the earth below the house, to release some of the energy upward.
18 posted on 08/12/2003 7:14:52 PM PDT by 2harddrive
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19 posted on 08/12/2003 7:15:11 PM PDT by Bob J
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Which Chinese company will manufacture this thing for us?
20 posted on 08/12/2003 7:19:20 PM PDT by fso301
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