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Do hypersonics meaningfully impact first-strike capabilities? ICBMs are substantially faster than what can be achieved fully in-atmosphere.
by AbrahamParangi 5y ago
Do hypersonics meaningfully impact first-strike capabilities? ICBMs are substantially faster than what can be achieved fully in-atmosphere.
- Ourgon 5y agoThe point with hypersonic missiles is that they can manoeuvrer until the terminal part of their trajectory, this in contrast to ballistic missiles which are on a set course past the boost phase. This makes it harder to shield against hypersonic missiles which is useful both for first-strike - more of your missiles will hit their targets - as well as when executing a counterstrike.