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Old 10th Aug 2014, 18:20
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Originally Posted by OleOle
According to my calculations that would take the engagement distance to at least 44 km from the alleged launch site.
Just to clarify terms:

The engagement range or engagement zone is that distance from the launcher where the launch sequence starts to achieve a successful engagement.

This distance is greater than the range of the missile. It varies by target aspect t o t he missile and the velocity toward the launcher.

Assuming head on and a speed ratio of 1:4, the missile can be launched when the target is at max range x 1.20
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