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To: PittsburghAfterDark

Forgot to mention: the new J-model has 40% greater range, 21% higher maximum speed, and 41% shorter take-off distance than the earlier E/H models.

And they even figured out how to make a tanker version that can provide ground support with a 30mm cannon, Hellfires, and laser/GPS guided munitions. Talk about loiter time.


10 posted on 03/09/2010 2:35:41 AM PST by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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And they even figured out how to make a tanker version that can provide ground support with a 30mm cannon, Hellfires, and laser/GPS guided munitions. Talk about loiter time.

Like nuclear submarines. The limiting factor would be the food supply. Or maybe TBMO...

14 posted on 03/09/2010 3:09:32 AM PST by Haiku Guy (If you have a right / To the service I provide / I must be your slave.)
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