[ReformedBeckite]

Ok question if some one can answer it, how far away was the Boeing 747 from the missile when it shot it down, and what is the maximum range that the system can shoot down a missile. It appears from the article that the system can shoot something down several hundred miles away.

[Stoat]

Just as when you ask a submarine Commander questions such as “what is the vessel’s maximum depth and speed” and you only get a polite smile and an answer along the lines of “I’m sorry, I’m not able to answer that” so also I would imagine that specs such as maximum range, maximum number of simultaneous target acquisitions, etc. will be pieces of information that are not going to be divulged to the public....at least I hope that they are ;-)

[dragnet2]

Ok question if some one can answer it, how far away was the Boeing 747 from the missile when it shot it down, and what is the maximum range that the system can shoot down a missile. It appears from the article that the system can shoot something down several hundred miles away.

Would you like that information in standard or metric form?

Actually, I would guess specific information in regards to effective range, target acquisition, tracking systems, generating stystems etc would be highly classified information.

I'm sure you understand.

[dragnet2]

BTW, if you examine image #2, that should give you a somewhat of a rough estimate to your first question.