How Stuff Works: Cruise missiles: sophisticated yet simple

Capital (Annapolis) | July 6, 2008| | Copyright

Each day brings more news about the possibility of war with Iran. Congress is considering the possibility of a naval blockade against Iran, Israel is flying practice missions for a possible strike on Iran, and so on. If it comes to war, one thing is certain - the United States will be using a large number of cruise missiles.

To understand why cruise missiles are popular, think about the normal way that the military would deliver bombs to a foreign target. In all likelihood the Air Force would use bombers, and these planes might be escorted by fighters for protection. In a big attack, the ...

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