Re: GMS Air

On Thu, 30 Sep 1999, Los wrote:

> (that's a fast reacting missile and in fact the HELLFIRE cruises at
Mach 1.4
> which is a hell of a lot faster than any enemy AC doing CAS in the
area is
> going to be going though original designation of the target would be
difficulty

But hellfire is not powered in its downward phase towards its target. It

is also a laser guided missile. If the target you are shooting at is 
aware that it is being painted, expect smoke and other countermeasures 
including some really harsh maneuvers. A helicopter is likely to try to 
find some firm cover. Good luck keeping your GLD pointed on the target. 

I'd think that the reason for the maneuverability was to allow hand off 
shots from aircraft further back. 

> Absolutely correct. That's why you have specialist weapons though
popeye's
> point still stands. Teh HELLFIRE has a multirole capability.

The selfdefence weapons for the helecopters has not been helfire, it has

typically been a variant of a fire and forget weapon like Stinger. 

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