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Originally Posted by M21Sniper
Hmm, just figured out the KE of a unitary solid penetrator warhead equipped Peacekeeper ICBM.
Peacekeeper maximum throw weight: 3900Kg(8710lb)
Penetrator mass: 3603.6Kg(8000lbs)
Peacekeeper maximum impact velocity: 6kps(6000m/s)
Kinetic Energy release on impact: 64.86 MILLION Megajoules or 15.5 Kilotons.
Estimated CEP without terminal homing/guidance: 500 meters
Figures gleaned from the below scientific article:
http://www.fas.org/nuke/intro/missile/icbm.htm |
There's no questions there's massive amounts of KE involved, the question is how much of an area effect will we see. The penetrator may simply bury really deep underground and expend much of its KE that way. I'd love to see a live fire test.
On a sidenote KE weapons seem to be supplanting energy weapons in sci-fi as of late.
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