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House of Roberts

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4. What is ballistic vs. intercontinental ballistic?

Reply to sarisataka (Original post)

Thu Nov 21, 2024, 11:37 AM

Nov 21

Basically, range. Payload may vary but I wouldn't panic just yet.

Cruise missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while ballistic missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial (boost) phase of flight, after which they follow an arcing trajectory to the target.

Putin may be running out of anything else to shoot with.

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Russian Spokesperson Told Not To Discuss ICBM Reports Mid-Briefing [View all] sarisataka Nov 21 OP

The launch of an ICBM would cause alarms to blare at NORAD. Happy Hoosier Nov 21 #1

It is reported elsewhere it was an RS-26 missile sarisataka Nov 21 #3

Yup. A scare card. That's it. NT Happy Hoosier Nov 21 #5

Oh, okay... Hugin Nov 21 #2

What is ballistic vs. intercontinental ballistic? House of Roberts Nov 21 #4