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186 points drak0n1c | 1 comments | 01 Dec 23 05:04 UTC | HN request time: 0.208s | source

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rootcage ◴[01 Dec 23 05:40 UTC] No.38483558[source]▶

ATM the biggest problem for LRAD is cost, you fire a $12K Patriot missile to intercept what is either a $40 million jet or a $300 drone. This is revolutionary.

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ompaLompa ◴[01 Dec 23 05:45 UTC] No.38483588[source]▶

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A single patriot missile is estimated to cost $4 million USD

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/patriot-missile-ukraine-explain...

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1. SeanAnderson ◴[01 Dec 23 05:52 UTC] No.38483619[source]▶

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and the drones are apparently $50k not $300!

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