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To: Mariner

Where is the “36” coming from as opposed to 6?


5 posted on 11/24/2024 4:19:48 PM PST by steve86 (Numquam accusatus, numquam ad curiam ibit, numquam ad carcerem™)
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To: steve86
"Where is the “36” coming from as opposed to 6?"

The Orenschik missile carries 6 main supersonic warheads that split into 6 submunitions before impact. 1 missile * 6 MIRV warheads * 6 submunitions = 36.

9 posted on 11/24/2024 4:26:20 PM PST by wildcard_redneck
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Here’s my understanding based on some information I read a couple days ago. The missile has 6 MIRV re-entry vehicles. Then each of those six deploy six separate munitions. That’s 6 x 6 = 36.

The MIRV vehicles deploy at high altitude and can be independently targeted. The six warheads deployed at lower altitude. I don’t know how much steering ability they have, but the time is very short to change attitude. Maybe they can be instructed to hit different buildings within a compound or complex.


28 posted on 11/24/2024 5:15:18 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (Republicans are the party that says ‘Government doesn’t work.’ Then they get elected and prove it.)
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