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Who needs nukes when you've got the flying ginsu? <https://apnews.com/article/hellfire-r9x-al-zawahri-d0d25b7ed4059750b4add024322fe17c https://apnews.com/artic
by dredmorbius 2y ago
Who needs nukes when you've got the flying ginsu?
<https://apnews.com/article/hellfire-r9x-al-zawahri-d0d25b7ed4059750b4add024322fe17c https://apnews.com/article/hellfire-r9x-al-zawahri-d0d25b7ed...>
Yes, more precise targeting / flight controls means smaller warheads, or simply kinetic-kill munitions.
Shaped charges also pack a punch depending on where your delivery is intended.
And of course, there is a nuclear version of same:
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_shaped_charge https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_shaped_charge>
- rbanffy 2y ago> And of course, there is a nuclear version of same: Sounds useful for demolition.
- dredmorbius 2y agoThe Casaba-Howitzer was the weaponised application, apparently intended as a beam weapon. The mind boggles at what a nuclear shaped charge might accomplish. The other use envisioned was for Project Orion, the nuclear-bomb-powered spaceship proposal. Directed blast would make for more efficient propulsion, it seems.
- rbanffy 2y agoPlus, it's always better when most of the energy is communicated as Tungsten plasma.
- dredmorbius 2y agoTungsten Plasma Beam Communication is my next band name.
- rbanffy 2y agoI’d buy the tracks.