Posted on 10/08/2018 1:50:02 PM PDT by SleeperCatcher
Notes Griffin further, in terms of hypersonic missile development, “The rest of the world is not stupid, and they are catching up to us. And, in some areas, have caught up.”
Hypersonic vehicles can travel at speeds up to 5,500 miles per hour (hypersonic is considered five times the speed of sound or Mach 5). Currently, there are no missile defense systems that are agile enough to successfully target a hypersonic missile; in fact, current missile defense systems are vulnerable to spoofing by decoys and could also be rendered ineffective with electronic warfare.
If you add the element of super-speed, then the military advantages gained by fielding credible, workable hypersonic weapons become obvious.
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We had them when I left in 1983, so I think the author is worried for no reason. Also, laser weapons are a lot further along than what they’ll disclose.
It only takes ONE liberal to stop such a program.
Why do you think POTUS created the “Space Force”?
Rail guns are already in service....
How does he know we haven’t already got them in our arsenal?............
Nice to hear. Thanks.
The Army has had hypervelocity anti tank missiles under development for more than 20 years. No existing or future tank can survive a hit from one of these. Except that, when we don’t field them, they can’t kill a single tank.
Really? Where?
Where?
Beat me by 16 seconds.
IIRC The USN Surface.
I agree on laser weapons being more developed than most people realize. I’m particularly surprised with the re-fire capability. Not quite up to the make-believe level like in Star Wars, but it’s a lot faster than I thought it would be.
And I’m also surprised at how little power is needed. For years I thought they’d have to be land based or ship based. But now we put them on airplanes and trucks.
The nerds in Huntsville, AL are truly remarkable.
And maybe on securing national technology secrets.
“Why do you think POTUS created the “Space Force”?”
Its not about war IN space, its about war FROM space.
Line of sight weapons like lasers, need a good line of sight.
I could not find a USN surface. What kind of ship is that?
I’m calling BS on your statement, since I actually was a hypersonics designer in the early 90’s. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3106539/posts?page=1
Not sure, maybe one of the newer Low Radar Crossection ??? that have all the flat stealth type surfaces. And Phased Array Radars.
I could be wrong, it was well over a year ago. I was in an Induced Coma back in 12/2016 - 01/2017 so the Old Memory is not what it used yo be.
Was just listening to JohnBatchelorShow from last friday, top of 3rd hour: sounds like if any one is interested in this topic, listen to this: talking w soneone following big sysems, esp B52
New weapon — fired from B21 or soon B2? or B52 w 5 weapons systems being developed for it, laying MINES, doesnt have to be over TARGET TO DO IT.
Nice for shallow water as Southchina sea ISLANDS! a whole line of them w accuracy from HIGH UP !!
etc — a new stealth bomber being worked on etc AND MORE
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