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TLAM Strike · 08-06-10, 08:47 AM

I see Oberon triggered the TLAM Signal again...

Yes the DF is a Ballistic missile.

Raptor1 is on the right track, it has limitations.

But it is still a little better than conventional air or ship launched missiles. For example its range is fantastic. There are only a few weapons that can engage it- all the fighters and "normal" SAMs in the CSG have no ABM capability. Physical decoys can be carried in large numbers perhaps dozens. Finally its launchers are well hidden and out of range of attack.

Its disadvantages include that it must be radar guided. Its screaming though the atmosphere so its going to get real hot precluding use of an IR seeker. I disagree with Raptor1 on that it needs a Satellite for guidance, a radar emitter could be included in each warhead. OTH targeting is a requirement- shoot that down (Plane or Sat) and these missiles are useless.

EDIT: Yes DF is an ASBM

08-06-10, 08:47 AM	#8
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	I see Oberon triggered the TLAM Signal again... Yes the DF is a Ballistic missile. Raptor1 is on the right track, it has limitations. But it is still a little better than conventional air or ship launched missiles. For example its range is fantastic. There are only a few weapons that can engage it- all the fighters and "normal" SAMs in the CSG have no ABM capability. Physical decoys can be carried in large numbers perhaps dozens. Finally its launchers are well hidden and out of range of attack. Its disadvantages include that it must be radar guided. Its screaming though the atmosphere so its going to get real hot precluding use of an IR seeker. I disagree with Raptor1 on that it needs a Satellite for guidance, a radar emitter could be included in each warhead. OTH targeting is a requirement- shoot that down (Plane or Sat) and these missiles are useless. EDIT: Yes DF is an ASBM __________________