Thanks. Like I said above, I didn't read the exact determination of the weapons they used, if it has ever been proven. I only followed the outcome and political a**-covering in the hearings.
BTW, what's the difference between a Javelin and a MANPAD? Aren't both guided?
Manpad is usually air defense.
Javelin is anti-armor.
Here’s what wackypodia has to say about the javelin:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FGM-148_Javelin
Apparently it is IR guided.
I haven’t used one of those.
MANPAD usually refers to the FIM-92 stinger or similar.
MAN Portable Air Defense.
Many of us were busy during the “Cover your butt” hearings and could only pay cursory attention to the issues.
So don’t feel bad.