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Old 4th Oct 2022, 21:33
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fltlt
 
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Originally Posted by golder
I think you are referring to the radar mode GMTI. The moving target targeting is done by the weapon sensor. It can also be a standoff weapon with glide kit
Way back when, I was involved in the testing to determine why the guided munitions were falling short on moving targets in theater. Spent time at Fallon on the range, with two F 18’s circling overhead, then trying to hit an autonomous Nissan Sentra performing a long run along the wreck runway, with a turn at each end.
Video and stills have been on the web for a number of years. Kairos Autonomi is the old company website (nothing to do with me personally) then click on media, scroll down, you will see one of my favorite photos, an LGTR, 5 ft above the ground, behind the target.
There are a couple of videos of it as well.
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