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To: bitt

All countries that are currently trying to develop hypersonic missiles have one problem. At hypersonic speeds, the missiles often disintegrate before hitting their target.


7 posted on 10/13/2020 9:37:55 PM PDT by rexthecat (nks!)
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To: rexthecat

“All countries that are currently trying to develop hypersonic missiles have one problem. At hypersonic speeds, the missiles often disintegrate before hitting their target.”

Some might actually believe what you post!


12 posted on 10/13/2020 9:46:15 PM PDT by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: rexthecat

Most of the recent demonstrations have not had that problem. The 3M22 Zircon is based in part on the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle installed on Russian ICBMs and the US has witnessed this vehicle function as part of New START.


21 posted on 10/13/2020 10:03:02 PM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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