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To: VaBthang4
Why would we have a sea skimming, supersonic drone?

Sea-skimming missiles/drones are harder to detect on radar. Does this wipe that grin off?

40 posted on 04/10/2007 11:48:25 AM PDT by CarrotAndStick (The articles posted by me needn't necessarily reflect my opinion.)
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To: CarrotAndStick

Haha...no.


42 posted on 04/10/2007 11:58:40 AM PDT by VaBthang4 ("He Who Watches Over Israel Will Neither Slumber Nor Sleep")
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To: CarrotAndStick

The main advantage of being sea-skimming is you’re over the radar horizon for a much smaller time, especially if you’re up against forces with only ship-based radars. You’re shielded by the curvature of the earth from detection till you’re quite close.


44 posted on 04/10/2007 12:17:47 PM PDT by Strategerist
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