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America’s First Strategic Cruise Missile Was Totally Useless (Snark)
War is Boring ^ | April 13, 2015 | Thomas Newdick

Posted on 04/14/2015 6:41:53 AM PDT by C19fan

One of the most enduring symbols of the Cold War’s destructive potential is the intercontinental ballistic missile. But during the 1950s, the U.S. Force developed a strategic cruise missile known as the Snark.

The Snark was highly unusual at the time. Almost forgotten today, the flying branch developed the missile as a nuclear-armed “pilotless bomber” that would herald a new era of robotic warfare.

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TOPICS: History; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: cruise; missile; snark; submarine; warisboring
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To: Rodamala

So am I. But cool!


41 posted on 04/15/2015 6:17:36 AM PDT by Little Ray (How did I end up in this hand-basket, and why is it getting so hot?)
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