For nominal GBI and SBI cost parameters GNIs are preferred for missile ranges under (approx) 1.000 km; for multiple theaters breakeven ranges decreases to (approx) 500 km. Penalties for using GBIs rather than SBIs for long-range missiles are (approx) factor of 2; penalties for using SBIs for short-range missiles an be larger.
Scaling of interceptors for theater defense
1993
7 pages
Report
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English
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