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SAMs
As future military aviators the conversation is about the aircraft itself, the missions, what it’s like, and most importantly here on BD, how to get into the cockpit. One thing I think that is left off the table is an understanding of what a SAM is and how that plays a role in your future for any platform. Whether you’re providing gas to the fighters or dropping off tanks to the FOB, in today’s battle space these systems are more of a threat than ever!
http://www.britannica.com/technology/surface-to-air-missile
britannica.com
Surface-to-air missile (SAM) | Britannica
Surface-to-air missile (SAM), radar or infrared guided missile fired from a ground position to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft or missiles. Surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) were developed to protect ground positions from hostile air attacks, specifically high-altitude bombers flying beyond the
