May 29th 08, 06:57 AM
See:
http://www.defense-update.com/newscast/0508/news/news2805_jsow.htm
Something like this might be stealthier than Harpoon, but it's still
a glide weapon, so it wouldn't have as much range as the Harpoon
when launched at low altitude.
I imagine it might have value in picking off naval targets hiding
amidst
civilian shipping, but Maverick, SLAM-ER and laser-guided bombs
can do that too.
What niche is this weapon supposed to fill?
http://www.defense-update.com/newscast/0508/news/news2805_jsow.htm
Something like this might be stealthier than Harpoon, but it's still
a glide weapon, so it wouldn't have as much range as the Harpoon
when launched at low altitude.
I imagine it might have value in picking off naval targets hiding
amidst
civilian shipping, but Maverick, SLAM-ER and laser-guided bombs
can do that too.
What niche is this weapon supposed to fill?