wernerg_76 wrote:
That missile is more than 13 years old.
The tech that was used is outdated how can it still be best in the world?
Because unlike mobile phones weapon systems are not outdated after two years. Huge money is spent to design something that will remain relevant for decades. A missile doesn't become obsolete after two years. Especially not ones developed in the 21st century which are all highly manuverable, can interface with helmet sights and have high off bore capabilities.
Look at A-Darter's peers. AIM-9X (2004); IRIS-T(2005) and ASRAAM (1998). All of those are highly regarded weapons. Yes there have been some upgrades to some of the design elements no doubt over the years but that does not make the weapon less lethal. I am not saying A-Darter is the best out of all the current SRAAM's available, but to not procure it because the design is "13 years old" would quite simply be foolish.
Right now, the SAAF Gripen fleet would do well to even have V3S and V4 available as both those retired systems can still be useful tools in a knights arsenal.
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