countto10 Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 I got to thinking that something like a Pershing II with a modernised version of RADAC and up-to-date propulsion system could work as a bomber deployed or surface/sub-surface launched AShM with 1800km range. With modernisation the weight and size could probably be reduced too, or the Pershing IB would work as a shorter ranged version. I'm actually sat here questioning whether a Pershing II or IB would work even in its original state. The RADAC was programmed to recognise and home in on specific targets to within 30m CEP. That's accurate enough for an aircraft carrier strike or taking out a launcher. So as well as intercepting the missile you could reply in kind. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pershing_II#Pershing_II
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