Shah_Deu
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- Flying at Mach 4 (~4939kph), it would take 109+ seconds to reach a target at 150km. Since Mach 4 is the max velocity achieved only on a straight line hence a + at the end.As the information suggests PL15 can travel 300+ KM to reach its target - and here the question would be - how long would it take to reach its target? Because of significantly long travel, would the target aircraft not see it coming and not take preventive measures much in advance?
- For the sake of comparison an AMRAAM has reportedly an RCS in the range 0.1-0.5 sq.m. At such high speeds, in most cases, it would be game over for the target by the time the missile gets detected.
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