count_to_10 wrote:I think that in just about any aspect other than a tail chase, a HTK missile is going to slam into the target with a pretty significant angle of attack, due to last second maneuvering.
On the contrary, SACM seems optimized to kick it's target in the butt..
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/artic ... il-437728/AFRL would design a small, low-weight ordnance with hyper-agility, increased range, high loadout and a compressed carriage capability. Slides describe a missile with
“dramatically improved high off bore sight for rear hemisphere kills” and “lower cost per kill.” The missile would also incorporate energy optimizing guidance, navigation and control, according to AFRL.