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Because it’s the American version of those and they have updated the design and tech throughout the years to keep up with the latest improvements. Just because
by aardvarkr 3y ago
Because it’s the American version of those and they have updated the design and tech throughout the years to keep up with the latest improvements. Just because it was first build in the 80’s doesn’t mean the design has been kept static.
- meepmorp 3y agoYes, but the Starstreak has one big missile that releases 3 smaller missiles at mach 4. I get your point, but on the other hand, what about weird British missiles?
- tyho 3y agoStarstreak is also impervious to flares.
- jandrewrogers 3y agoStarstreak is impervious to flares because it requires a human to paint the target. Stingers are fire-and-forget, and modern versions use dual-mode IR and UV imagers that are impervious to flares.
- greedo 3y agoOther than a new proximity fuse, they really haven't updated the design much for a decade. Most of the upgrades have been to extend the service life of the missile, since most munitions have a Best Use By date...