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Old 03-23-06, 12:13 PM   #29
Dr.Sid
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Well .. there are sea-skimmer rocket torpedoes .. don't know the name but russian destroyer throwed 6 at me yesterday.
I guess balistic are just simpler. You can have solid-fuel rocket engine only. It can burn 20 seconds only, but can get missile high (thus far) enough.
With sea-skimmer you usually need engine which will fly the rocket at lower speed for longer time. Usually jet engine, which is much more expansive.
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