What we know about a mysterious launch from Florida this week — The Pentagon is mum about this test launch from Cape Canaveral::The Pentagon is mum about this test launch from Cape Canaveral.

  • Rapidcreek@reddthat.com
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    1 year ago

    As the Ukrainians have proven, you may think that hypersonics are a big deal but you can shoot them down if you know where they are going to be.

    Canaveral is a USAF base and very small. Lots of eyes make their money watching the space coast. Whereas Vandenberg is a USAF base with some very stout security.

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      1 year ago

      That’s because those aren’t true hypersonics, which would require some maneuverability at those speeds. If it follows a straight trajectory it’s not too hard to intercept

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        1 year ago

        That’s when you get into your physics problem. There are only a limited amount of meuverability at those speeds though an atmosphere

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      1 year ago

      The Kinzal is crap, it’s an IRBM modified for air launch, comparing it to a true Hypersonic Boost Glide Vehicle is like comparing a Harley to a GSX-R100R.