Scott Kenny
ACCESS: Above Top Secret
- Joined
- 15 May 2023
- Messages
- 9,061
- Reaction score
- 10,060
Ah, had missed the increased divert detail.If MSE is less expensive, it is marginally so. A quick google search displays $4 million, which is about the SM-6 cost. Even the PAC3 CRI I think is two million. IMO the reasoning would be for increased divert - the MSE has maneuver thrusters and a dual pulse motor; I suspect it can turn on a dime compared to SM-6 inside certain range/altitude bands. Having an alternate hot production line also might be attractive.
And yes, having an alternate hot production line will make a big difference if some fools start shooting.