Ieatcrayons@sh.itjust.workstoUkraine@sopuli.xyz•Video from the drone boat that struck the Russian tanker "SIG"
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1 year agoI’d guess it just finished surveying the target, spent some time deciding if/where to strike, then looping around to hit the rear of the ship where a large spill was less likely
The article does talk about NASAMS, which is exactly what you describe. Its worth noting that a lot of the range is consumed accelerating the missile from stationary, gaining altitude, and flying through dense air. So, their range is much shorter than the same weapon when it is air launched.