Why are dispersed revetments considered to provide greater protection?

Dispersed revetments provide greater protection primarily because they cater to the nature of aircraft as point targets rather than a linear target. This dispersal means that when aircraft are spread out in separate revetments, they are less vulnerable to a single strike from enemy weapons. By having multiple revetments instead of clustering aircraft together, the risk of multiple aircraft being damaged by a single bomb or missile attack is significantly reduced.

This strategy enhances operational security, as an attack on one revetment does not guarantee the destruction of other nearby aircraft. Therefore, the design of dispersed revetments directly addresses the need for increased protective measures against concentrated targeted attacks.