SM-2 Surface attack

LuftWolf · 02-14-07, 12:40 PM

The problem with all those cases you mentioned is that the operators knew exactly where to aim their radars to intercept the track of the weapon... the geometry of the weapon track in fact could be preprogrammed into the fire control simply to eliminate the skill of the operator during the test.

This would be an effective demonstration of the capability of the technology under ideal conditions, but not proof or example of how the weapon system as a whole, including the search radar and human operator systems, would perform during battle conditions.

Cheers,
David

LuftWolf · 02-14-07, 01:02 PM

Oh, did I also forget to mention that removing the Guided flag for the SM-2 would allow ships to shoot the missiles over the horizon...

I have a good sense of things (I like to think) and I really don't think doing this is a good idea for a number of reasons, but I'll look into it...

Cheers,
David

Molon Labe · 02-14-07, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LuftWolf

Oh, did I also forget to mention that removing the Guided flag for the SM-2 would allow ships to shoot the missiles over the horizon...

I have a good sense of things (I like to think) and I really don't think doing this is a good idea for a number of reasons, but I'll look into it...

Cheers,
David

Having OTH again would blow chunks

02-14-07, 12:40 PM	#1
LuftWolf Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: Free New York Posts: 3,167 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	The problem with all those cases you mentioned is that the operators knew exactly where to aim their radars to intercept the track of the weapon... the geometry of the weapon track in fact could be preprogrammed into the fire control simply to eliminate the skill of the operator during the test. This would be an effective demonstration of the capability of the technology under ideal conditions, but not proof or example of how the weapon system as a whole, including the search radar and human operator systems, would perform during battle conditions. Cheers, David __________________ LW

02-14-07, 01:02 PM	#2
LuftWolf Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: Free New York Posts: 3,167 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Oh, did I also forget to mention that removing the Guided flag for the SM-2 would allow ships to shoot the missiles over the horizon... I have a good sense of things (I like to think) and I really don't think doing this is a good idea for a number of reasons, but I'll look into it... Cheers, David __________________ LW