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Missles can be launched from aircraft, ships or land. They are referred to as air to air and surface to air missles.
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What are the weapons use on the air?
During WW2 aircraft used machine guns and automatic cannons, 20mm primarily. During the Vietnam War, jet aircraft used 20/30mm cannons and air to air missiles during aerial combat (dog-fights).
What is the difference between a Surface to Air Missile and a Theater Ballistic Missile?
SAMs (Surface to Air Missiles) which gained notoriety during the Vietnam War (shooting down B-52 bombers/and fighter bombers) are for air defense and are part of the air defense system; as were deployed by North Vietnam during the war. ICBMs (Inter-Continental Ballistic Missiles=Nuclear Warheads/Atomic Weapons) were to supplement or replace manned bombers which were offensive weapons (aircraft=bombers) to strike enemy cities and other targets (missile sites, sea ports, air fields, repair facilities, ammuntion depots, factories, etc.).
Why did the US want the Soviet Union to remove it's nuclear weapons from Cuba?
Because the nuclear weapons were missiles that could be deployed to the United States. And they were getting ready to launch them. this is lies
When was Air Weapons Complex created?
Air Weapons Complex was created on 1992-02-18.
Why did the US government want to remove soviet missiles in cuba?
For the same reason the USSR government wanted the US missiles in Turkey removed. They were seen as a threat and a provocation. Both the US and USSR got the missiles removed that they wanted removed (but the US wanted to pretend removing the missiles in Turkey had no connection to removing the missiles in Cuba for political reasons, and Khrushchev allowed this).
What kind of weapons do fighter jets have?
Usually machine guns and air to air missiles. Sometimes they might also carry air to surface missiles or bombs. Some (e.g. F-14, F/A-18) can carry nuclear bombs.
How many bullets can a YF-22 hold?
480 cannon shells. Most of the weapons are air-to-air missiles. The 480 shells are enough for 5 seconds of firing.
What was the Nuclear development on missiles in 1955?
In 1955 in the US, the ICBM was still generally considered impractical, nuclear warheads were just too large and heavy for them. Work was in progress on IRBMs and SRBMs. Surface to air, air to air, and air to surface missiles with nuclear warheads were already in stockpile as antiaircraft and standoff weapons.
What is fired from submarines?
Weapons launched (fired) from submarines include torpedoes, ballistic missiles, or cruise missiles. These are the primary weapons, and a few other options exist.
What is the need for ballistic missiles or atomic weapons?
Pure aggression/threat. There is far more risk to the human race from atomic weapons/ballistic missiles than potential benefit.
What is some weapons in the civil war?
Muskets, swords pistols knives and long range ballistic missiles ( kidding about the missiles)
Is Indian nuclear weapons and missiles technology stronger than China?
no
How are missiles used in the military?
Missiles are used for a wide variety of military purposes. They are known to be used to destroy weapons collections and hideouts. New technology has made missiles amazingly accurate.
What are some weapons used by terrorists to further their objectives?
They used missiles, bombs, fuel-laden planes, and biological weapons.
Why can't nukes fit on missiles?
Some nuclear weapons can be fitted to missiles. In the case of an ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles) a nuclear weapon can be outfitted so that it can reach distant points on the globe.
What appropriation are used for production and modification of operational aircraft missiles and weapons.?
Procument
What appropriations are used for production and modification of operation aircraft missiles and weapons?
procurement
