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> Modern missiles are quite capable of precision strikes. yes, this is also why yields have dropped considerably. I'm not sure if there are any > 5 MT weapons
by chasd00 2y ago
> Modern missiles are quite capable of precision strikes.
yes, this is also why yields have dropped considerably. I'm not sure if there are any > 5 MT weapons in the US arsenal anymore. I think most are in the 500-750KT range, the missiles and delivery vehicle are accurate enough to produce the same result as the larger warheads and 5-7 (can't remember exactly) warheads can be carried by a single missile. So instead of having one missile launch one giant warhead that may hit 50 miles away from the target you have one missile launch 5-7 smaller warheads that hit within 50 meters of 5-7 different targets.