Eternity RPC Board
06-22-2018, 11:09 AM
Yeah, arsenal ships aren't much of a deal. The key issue is the arsenal plane, as DeS has implied.
Arsenal planes are essentially bombers that may or may not be unmanned and serve primary as a romote magazine, yes? Doesn't seem that different from a regular bomber, to be frank. I'm fairly certain modern (rl) states can already fire ze missile and have it guided to it's target by another element.
I question why go to the trouble of a super specialized craft, though? A bomber loaded up with missiles can achieve the same thing, can't it?
Regarding their use to grant stealth aircraft more firepower...most missiles don't have a very significant range, aside from missiles designed to (crazy, right?). However, this does mean that the arsenal plane may not be able to engage targets in support of the stealth aircraft for the simple reason that it's outside its engagement range, as it doesn't have the same penetrating capabilities. Of course, it could still engage with long-range munitions, but, again, you don't need a special aircraft for something a bomber can currently do.
Or am I misunderstanding something?
Arsenal planes are essentially bombers that may or may not be unmanned and serve primary as a romote magazine, yes? Doesn't seem that different from a regular bomber, to be frank. I'm fairly certain modern (rl) states can already fire ze missile and have it guided to it's target by another element.
I question why go to the trouble of a super specialized craft, though? A bomber loaded up with missiles can achieve the same thing, can't it?
Regarding their use to grant stealth aircraft more firepower...most missiles don't have a very significant range, aside from missiles designed to (crazy, right?). However, this does mean that the arsenal plane may not be able to engage targets in support of the stealth aircraft for the simple reason that it's outside its engagement range, as it doesn't have the same penetrating capabilities. Of course, it could still engage with long-range munitions, but, again, you don't need a special aircraft for something a bomber can currently do.
Or am I misunderstanding something?
Role Play States | ||
 | Holy Lanlanian Empire Holy Emperor: Feryn I Prime Minister: Klaus Lofgren | The Holy Lanlanian Empire is a multi-ethnic state based in western Brigidna with territories all across the globe. It is a relic of an older age, an absolute monarchy hidden under a functioning democracy. The empire has historically been the world's leading power, though has long been in decline and was recently overtaken by the Republic of Nyland. Nonetheless, the empire is not an opponent to take lightly. |
 | Ishnalli Empire Empress: Lanryu-il Chancellor: IDEK | The greatest country in the world. It's YUUUUGGGEEEE. |
 | |