"Ken S. Tucker" wrote in message
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On May 10, 10:59 am, Dan wrote:
Ken S. Tucker wrote:

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Things haved changed. A missile can shoot down a satellite
going 15,000 mph, yet you Keith steadfastly hold to the idea
that hitting a huge CVN doing 30 mph is very difficult.

An orbit is predictable. A seagoing vessel's course isn't. A
satellite can't change course 90º, a CVN can.

Dan, you're teasing me ;-).
So can fighter jets, Air-to-Air guided missiles work at
quite long ranges, such as the Pheonix, against evasive
(turning) targets, using 1970's technology.

Phoenix was designed for use against large bombers such
as the Bear and Backfire. Its record against turning targets
is almost non existent with only two combat launches in service
with the USN and no confirmed kills.

Keith