It seems that the low level delivery method for the F-15E continues to be in the SIOP for nuclear war. Why is this so? I would think nuclear gravity bombs and their delivery methods too vulnerable to the "double didget" SAMs made by Russia, and copied by China. Maybe I am thinking wrong. Is low level delivery something that is realistic and capable against the latest air defenses? The "loft" delivery will buy you five miles or so, and depending on the terrain, you might get within ten or twenty miles of a target before you are painted on radar. Both B-83 and B-61 can be "layed down" as well, from low level at supersonic speeds, but then you are flying right over the target which seems questionable.
Russia appears to depend on at least some stand off distance in the form of a missle delivery system. France has a nuclear stand off weapon. The US has cruise missiles, but has retired the SRAM, (aero-ballistic) which seems to be the best weapon against a well defended target. The Russians copied it. (AS-16 Kickback) Any thoughts?
Russia appears to depend on at least some stand off distance in the form of a missle delivery system. France has a nuclear stand off weapon. The US has cruise missiles, but has retired the SRAM, (aero-ballistic) which seems to be the best weapon against a well defended target. The Russians copied it. (AS-16 Kickback) Any thoughts?
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