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Originally posted by WestPoint23
I hardly think we are in a position to definitely say with absolute certainty.
Originally posted by Daedalus3
I have here below a SRBM ballistic profile. Let direct our discussion to this profile:
www.bharat-rakshak.com...
On a separate note, could the KS-172 AAM-L be used in a similar role?
Originally posted by FredT
For that matter you may need to include the now defunct AIM-54.
Or perhaps if we are getting into speculation land.
What about the AIM-47 Falcon fired from the YF-12 at mach 3.2 and 74000 feet? Its a much larger missile with more range and being fired from a higher and faster platform?
Originally posted by kilcoo316
Probably better for it, as its simply much bigger than the AMRAAM.
Originally posted by WestPoint23
That's not the only thing that matters, the seeker, control system and several other systems have to be optimized and tested for an anti missile role?
Originally posted by WestPoint23
Also, what is the status of this that Russian missile?
Originally posted by WestPoint23
If the USAF wanted a quick and proper ASAT missile they could always modify the SM-3 for air launch. If it can reach the type of performance from sea level that it does is should be just fine when launched with some speed and altitude.
Originally posted by kilcoo316
Its a very big missile though, bigger than the ASAT, at 1.5 tonnes and 6.5ish metres.
It would never fit inside an F-22, that is for sure, but the wing pylons are stressed for 600 gallon tanks, so should be able to take a 1.5 tonne missile.