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'''Land attack''' is a term in naval warfare, referring to the use of sea-based weapons systems to strike targets deep inside the territory of an adversary. In recent years, it has made substantial use of [[cruise missile]]s, fired from [[cruiser]]s, [[destroyer]]s, and [[submarine]]s. It can also involve [[carrier-capable|carrier based aircraft]] delivering [[precision-guided munition]]s, and, less frequently in current practice, [[gravity bomb]]s. | '''Land attack''' is a term in naval warfare, referring to the use of sea-based weapons systems to strike targets deep inside the territory of an adversary. In recent years, it has made substantial use of [[cruise missile]]s, fired from [[cruiser]]s, [[destroyer]]s, and [[submarine]]s. It can also involve [[carrier-capable|carrier based aircraft]] delivering [[precision-guided munition]]s, and, less frequently in current practice, [[gravity bomb]]s. | ||
The concept differs from [[naval gunfire support]], and both [[close air support]] and [[battlefield air interdiction]] by naval aircraft. In the 1950s, delivery of [[nuclear weapon]]s by carrier aircraft was a matter of much controversy between the [[United States Navy]] and [[United States Air Force]]. One of the factors leading to developing the [[Single Integrated Operational Plan]] for nuclear warfare was the introduction of [[submarine launched ballistic missile]]s, to which land-based airpower advocates could not reasonably argue were incapable of deep attack. | The concept differs from [[naval guns and gunnery|naval gunfire support]], and both [[close air support]] and [[battlefield air interdiction]] by naval aircraft. In the 1950s, delivery of [[nuclear weapon]]s by carrier aircraft was a matter of much controversy between the [[United States Navy]] and [[United States Air Force]]. One of the factors leading to developing the [[Single Integrated Operational Plan]] for nuclear warfare was the introduction of [[submarine launched ballistic missile]]s, to which land-based airpower advocates could not reasonably argue were incapable of deep attack. | ||
In a non-nuclear environment, the [[Royal Navy]] and [[United States Navy]] have delivered a number of attacks with [[BGM-109 Tomahawk]] cruise missiles, with either unitary high explosive or [[cluster submunition]] warheads. The inherently stealthy characteristics of submarines make them especially attractive for surprise land attack. | In a non-nuclear environment, the [[Royal Navy]] and [[United States Navy]] have delivered a number of attacks with [[BGM-109 Tomahawk]] cruise missiles, with either unitary high explosive or [[cluster submunition]] warheads. The inherently stealthy characteristics of submarines make them especially attractive for surprise land attack. | ||
Revision as of 20:01, 25 November 2008
Land attack is a term in naval warfare, referring to the use of sea-based weapons systems to strike targets deep inside the territory of an adversary. In recent years, it has made substantial use of cruise missiles, fired from cruisers, destroyers, and submarines. It can also involve carrier based aircraft delivering precision-guided munitions, and, less frequently in current practice, gravity bombs.
The concept differs from naval gunfire support, and both close air support and battlefield air interdiction by naval aircraft. In the 1950s, delivery of nuclear weapons by carrier aircraft was a matter of much controversy between the United States Navy and United States Air Force. One of the factors leading to developing the Single Integrated Operational Plan for nuclear warfare was the introduction of submarine launched ballistic missiles, to which land-based airpower advocates could not reasonably argue were incapable of deep attack.
In a non-nuclear environment, the Royal Navy and United States Navy have delivered a number of attacks with BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missiles, with either unitary high explosive or cluster submunition warheads. The inherently stealthy characteristics of submarines make them especially attractive for surprise land attack.