The Kinzal is crap, it’s an IRBM modified for air launch, comparing it to a true Hypersonic Boost Glide Vehicle is like comparing a Harley to a GSX-R100R.
As the Ukrainians have proven, you may think that hypersonics are a big deal but you can shoot them down if you know where they are going to be. Canaveral is a USAF base and very small. Lots of eyes make their moneyw
Buelldozer@lemmy.today 1 year ago
jscummy@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
That’s because those aren’t true hypersonics, which would require some maneuverability at those speeds. If it follows a straight trajectory it’s not too hard to intercept
Rapidcreek@reddthat.com 1 year ago
That’s when you get into your physics problem. There are only a limited amount of meuverability at those speeds though an atmosphere