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To: OldWarBaby

“A well placed 155 round can roll over any tank on the planet. But I expect Ivan built that in? “


Yeah. They jam GPS for a 20 x 20 km area. Oh, and Excalibur can’t hit moving targets. But the “low tech” Krasnopol can.


10 posted on 11/22/2023 12:18:35 PM PST by Reverend Wright ( Everything touched by progressives, dies !)
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To: Reverend Wright
Oh, and Excalibur can’t hit moving targets. But the “low tech” Krasnopol can.

Excalibur isn't designed for the same types of engagements as the Krasnopol. The Krasnopol, though, requires a person or a drone to sit within 2-3 km of the target so they can light it up with a laser. Excalibur can have someone calling the shots from much further out. And doesn't need someone to hold a steady light on the target, which doesn't work in fog or rainy weather. And greatly limits range of maneuverability when fired through cloud cover.

The biggest advantage Krasnopol has is that it's reported cost is 4-5 times less.
21 posted on 11/22/2023 7:19:22 PM PST by Svartalfiar
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