Kinetic Weapons in Space

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Kinetic Weapons in Space

• David Frander

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Overview

• How it works
• Applications
• Advantages Disadvantages

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How it Works

• Half ton tungsten Rods 20 x 1 ft
• GPS guided accurate within 25 feet, impact 12,000
  - 36,000 fps
• Low Earth Orbit Geosynchronous Orbit

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Applications

• Bunker Busters
• Many stories deep
• Defense
• Missile and Space
• Counter Land and Sea

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Advantages Disadvantages

• Reaction Time 15-45 min
• No generating bomber and ships
• - Many needed to cover earth
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Summary

• How it works
• Applications
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