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The SEALs new secret Weapon

Discussion in 'Science & Technology' started by gafinfan, Jul 27, 2009.

  1. gafinfan

    gafinfan gunner Club Member

  2. cnc66

    cnc66 wiley veteran, bad spelur Luxury Box

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    woot! Go Navy!
     
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  3. jason8er

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    :lol: I think coffee just came out of my nose.
     
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  4. azfinfanmang

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    Aside from low-speeds, I don't see the advantage?

    If they are indeed just trying to achieve low-speed advantage, doesn't the A-10 Warthog make more sense?
     
  5. gafinfan

    gafinfan gunner Club Member

    Time on target, my man, time on target. You just can't beat a prop job for close air support and time over target. 11/2 hours versus 4 to 5 hours, they keep the bad guys at bay!!:wink2:

    The A-10 was designed as the main tank killer and in that roll is the best we have where used; Europe and the Middle East but you get into jungles or mountainous areas and the A-1 types rule.

    Man I love those old birds!:up:
     
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  6. Fin D

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    How is a secret weapon, if we're talking about it on a football site??????:lol::lol::lol::lol:
     
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  7. gafinfan

    gafinfan gunner Club Member


    :lol::lol: Brother I just copy the titles I don't judge 'em!!:shifty::up::knucks:
     
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  8. SargeZ33

    SargeZ33 Semperfi!

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    This is nothing but S.A.M. bait.
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    Im sorry but if you want to go back in time, just use a newer revitalized F4 Phantom.

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  9. azfinfanmang

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  10. gafinfan

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    NOW you're talking S.A.M. bait. Come on show me the figures of Sandies versus that fat blobs record against S.A.M.s:shifty::wink2::tongue2:
     
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  11. jason8er

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    Could these propeller driven aircraft with such a low heat signature, along with counter-measures, actually render a SAM (or similar) useless?
     
  12. azfinfanmang

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    Once again, I direct you towards MALD.

    Go do a google for it. Global Security.org has a very nice write up :up:
     
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  13. Zach13

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    Shhh!
     
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  14. jason8er

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    Wow, a 10ft long minature jet with a 5ft wing span? And cost effective too!(unless my mind is just numb over Obama's budget :lol:)

    A couple of these may buy some serious time, and I'm wondering about the manuverability of these little guys. A heatseeker may very well look like
    Jason Furgeson trying to catch a chicken.
     
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  15. azfinfanmang

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    Out-running a SAM isn't really the idea I don't think
    The idea, from what I have read, is to decoy the SAMS away from friendly forces, and of course, as soon as the SAMS "Light-up" the Decoy, their (The SAMS) location of launch becomes VERY visible :up:
     
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    I was just hoping they could buy time by dealing with multiple launches. But yeah, I see your point perfectly.
     
  17. gafinfan

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    Of the 224 A-1's, of all types, lost only 5 were downed by S.A.M.s and I would guess those were Sandy's helping the pull pilots out of NV while flying high cover over the Helo's. JMO

    These new planes the SEALS want wouldn't ever be in that position. Stingers and ground fire would be their worry. So to answer your question YES they would. JMO.:wink2:
     
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  18. cnc66

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    geeze.. maybe y'all think the Seals are stupid or something? Like maybe they didn't think that someone might have a stinger?? If they loaded it with electronics, I'm sure they didn't neglect it's safety and survivability. Have you ever known those boys to half azz anything?
     
  19. cnc66

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    That made me laugh.. I've tried that before.. not an easy task :wink2:
     
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  20. Phinz420

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    SAM don't concern me as much with this highly technologically advanced machinery...however the enemy can potentially go "back to the future" also.

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    Although I certainly put enough faith into the NAVY...especially the SEAL teams to have enough wherewithal and understanding-keeping the capabilities of their opponents under full consideration.
     
  21. dolphan117

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    Putting all the electronics on these things will cost money but maintenance costs for the actual plane would be very low wouldn't it?

    This makes a lot of sense to me.
     

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