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Low-observable missiles leave room for later speed upgrades

A missile question challenges the Western emphasis on subsonic low-observable weapons with large warheads.

Anti-Ship Missiles Low Observable Technology Missile Propulsion Naval Weapons

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Question

Is the West right to favor subsonic low-observable anti-ship missiles?

Short answer

It is a defensible current path that can evolve toward faster or high-speed terminal designs.

Notes

The current choice is one stage in an evolving technology path. Low-observable airframes can later receive faster engines or combine stealthy cruise with a very fast terminal phase as propulsion matures.