As that's what documents I've read say when talking about designing weapons to intercept ICBM. Due to the speed and projectery it's far easier targeting at launch than something coming down.
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As that's what documents I've read say when talking about designing weapons to intercept ICBM. Due to the speed and projectery it's far easier targeting at launch than something coming down.
Aye, could put the explosive section in a part that is designed to drop off while the missile itself is still going up, though im sure that would cause some problems with weight and such
Soldato
SM-3 interceptor uses infrared and radar, it's going to standout like a sore thumb even on the last stages compared to the surrounding atmosphere.
Japan succesfully tested them last year against ICBM's.
Caporegime
Of course it's very unpredictable - in some ways. But in other ways it is very predictable. NK will make lots of noise, scream its little lungs out at the rest of the world, and then do absolutely nothing at all.
Mere sabre rattling. NK threatens to declare war on the rest of the universe at least once every two years. Can you remember the last time NK actually fought anyone? I'd be surprised if you could: it was more than 50 years ago.
Nevertheless, it is not.
Observe the following headlines:
- President Carter: U.S.-North Korea War Seems 'Strong Possibility'
- Are We Headed for War with North Korea?
- Sanctions will lead to war, North Korea warns America
- Another War With North Korea?
- N. Korea orders maintenance of war mobilization to counter threat of a U.S. attack
The first three are from articles published in 2003. The fourth is from an article published in 2005. The fifth is from an article published in 2007.
Needless to say, nobody went to war with North Korea in 2003, 2005 or 2007. Examples could be multiplied.
NK war threats are practically seasonal. You can almost set your calendar by them.
Caporegime
LOL
Interesting stuff, one day there going to tip the boat though, and no one really knows when that might be - be it 10 years from now or 10 days
I guess it's sit and wait
I guess it's sit and wait
Caporegime
Interesting stuff, one day there going to tip the boat though, and no one really knows when that might be - be it 10 years from now or 10 days
I guess it's sit and wait
The thing to remember is that nobody wants a war with North Korea (because hey, what would be the point?) and North Korea can't afford to launch one (because she'd get nine kinds of hell kicked out of her).
Good point, but few people actually know how bad things are inside NK itself, or who has the influence over Kim-Jong Il.
I can see a lot of NK hardliners proposing some mad ideas, while the US is still tied down in Iraq and Afghanistan, and struggling at home with big economy problems - a war in Korea would be pretty bad at this point in time.
Hope it doesnt happen, for the lives of a whole bunch of north korean soldiers' sake.
Soldato
A war with north korea will be one of the shortest wars in history lol
Their country would be flattened so quickly if needs be by western allies
Their country would be flattened so quickly if needs be by western allies
Don
the sooner we develop the ION Cannon, the better
Soldato
No sending them a letter telling the they will be very very angry if the missile was to be launched
I'm willing to bet with americas war reputation it'll be more than just soldiers that get killed, thats for sure!
Soldato
had to be done 
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Man of Honour
How do you know the speed and trajectory of the missile if it isn't yet in the air?
Soldato
Can't believe some people are hoping that NK gets crushed.
Dictator or not, the whole country shouldn't suffer (even more) because of the actions of a few. The missile launch could be 100% purely for the satellite (peaceful mission).
Also I don't think China would be too happy for a war going on close to their borders, they are already unhappy with the US as it is. Then for the Russians to protect a tiny land border they have with NK too
Dictator or not, the whole country shouldn't suffer (even more) because of the actions of a few. The missile launch could be 100% purely for the satellite (peaceful mission).
Also I don't think China would be too happy for a war going on close to their borders, they are already unhappy with the US as it is. Then for the Russians to protect a tiny land border they have with NK too
Man of Honour
Plasma cannon > Ion cannon
What, like in every other war in the history of mankind too?
It's not just those darn 'Merkins.
Though I wonder if they'll be lending the Japanese their new toy:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airborne_Laser