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>> cruise missile dropped at altitude where a failure isn't a big deal. If failure isn't a big deal, then the weapon should no have been used. An ALCM costs mi
by sandworm101 2y ago
>> cruise missile dropped at altitude where a failure isn't a big deal.
If failure isn't a big deal, then the weapon should no have been used. An ALCM costs millions. The destruction it causes is part of a larger battle plan. Should it not work properly then friendly forces may die. Should it work properly then enemy forces may die. The effectiveness of such a weapon is never not a big deal.
- DrFalkyn 2y agoIf it’s that critical then they aren’t launching one cruise missile. If system A costs 1k quid but only works 50% of the time, while system B works 99% of the time but costs 10k quid, system A actually makes a lot more sense. On average you are going to spend a lot less money for the same outcome.
- fragmede 2y agoWhat's the price on weapons technology falling into enemy hands? A dud is a gold mine of data for an enemy's reverse-engineers.