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Old 8th Apr 2022, 04:49
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Originally Posted by Going Boeing
This is why I hope the RAN selects the Virginia class SSN as its Virginia Payload Tubes will be capable of storing/launching 3 hypersonic missiles in each tube.

I believe the Astute class would require massive redesign to accommodate these missiles which are not torpedo tube compatible.
Same.
I'd be going with Uncle Sam if I was them.
If they're revealing HAWC successes now - then suspect they're well on the way with other weapons.
With help from us of course as noted by earlier posters.
Area 51 and White Sands aren't the only big, empty, sandy places around...
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