minus-squareSkyrmir@lemmy.worldtoNonCredibleDefense@sh.itjust.works•Why doesn't any country do this?linkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up10·2 months agoIf I remember right the cable only runs for a fraction of that distance. The missile goes up long enough to let the operator see and lock the target, then goes to self guidance for the rest of the trip. linkfedilink
minus-squareSkyrmir@lemmy.worldtoNonCredibleDefense@sh.itjust.works•Why doesn't any country do this?linkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up71·2 months agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wire-guided_missile It’s been a thing for 80 years. linkfedilink
If I remember right the cable only runs for a fraction of that distance. The missile goes up long enough to let the operator see and lock the target, then goes to self guidance for the rest of the trip.