More About the AIM-174B

[pieterjlansbergen]

“Did you consider watching Spongebob”?.. 😂 😂😂

[brasidas]

Literally from a purely statistical analysis I can find no fault with the results as presented. We would need restricted/classified data to make a more refined estimate and that won't be happening.

[silentone]

Was a great vid. Getting a ball park figure using your methodology is vastly better than the flag waving detractors. Getting their data from SpongeBob 😂

[avus-kwf]

How to win argument

“Did you consider watching SpongeBob ?”

Sit back and enjoy the victory

[falconeaterf]

Everything I know about quantum based metal alloys used in thrust vectoring vortex generators, I learned from watching SpongeBob.

[alexandermarken]

outside of warthunder forums your not going to get much better information. It is also worth realising that the SM-6 is exo-atmospheric capable from sea level. the missile performance indicates the estimated maximum range of 600KM is reasonable.

[NANI-msws]

Guys, don't forget about the effective range of the missile to hit a plane like su-34, su-30 etc., because it will be way more less then the maximum range.

[andrewreynolds]

The suggested weight could imply a couple different things: either it has a very significant range increase, a much larger and more sophisticated guidance package, or a combination of the two

[gamingrex]

This calls for us to request Gaijin for lea.. i mean further clarifications that are completely legal

[divegorilla]

Actually, the method you used is valid. Often, performance predictions for new weapon systems are extrapolated from similar systems. The remaining unknowns are modeled. The results are surprisingly accurate.

[brucebaxter]

Guesstimate.
It’s a valid thing with limited information and surprisingly useful.

[cem]

For a rough calculation, compare the kinetic and potential energy the booster would give the missile from 0 vs the potential and kinetic energy while mach 1 on 40k feet. If the weight of missile is known, just have to find out more about the booster

[yan]

Your methodology was fine. Unless the missile uses some exotic fuel with an unusually high energy density, you’ll be in the right ballpark. Estimating is … well, estimating based on available data.

[m.andrews]

I think we can assume, that the estimated range of the 174 is comparable to the sea based sm6. The air launched has no booster, but can launched from high altitude with high initial speed. That allows from my perspective to attack enemy AWACS, what is closing a critical gap…

[nerdwwii]

Lmao my brother, you made my day again!

[michaelguerin]

Excellent response. As most adults are well aware, there is no point wasting time and energy on a more detailed calculation, where the result—employing approximate values—will be pretty much the same. These clowns need to get out of their basements and breathe some fresh air😂!

[Provocateur]

I'd like to see the 174 envelope compared to the Phoenix.

[Muhammadhamza-xvsw]

One minute silence for victims of plastine 🙏🙏

[martinabowm]

Algorithm-kicker ! Everybody have a lovely day!

[charleshopkins]

I love this channel and I love SpongeBob. Why can’t we all be friends?