Helicopters that protect fleet ships given a newfound tactical advantage

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 22:30 in Mathematics & Economics

New technology will give helicopters such as the MH-60 and the AH-1 Cobra that protect fleet ships a newfound tactical advantage. The LCITS system enables pilots to designate a target, fire a rocket and move on to the next threat. This essentially offers a "fire and forget" capability, which means a faster response when countering threats.

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