Posted on 04/13/2024 7:47:38 AM PDT by george76
Now these are not the same quality as true American-made tools, but they are a close second.
Next, think about what the war in Ukraine has taught us. Cheap drones and only semi-smart munitions can do 90+% of what our expensive ones can do. Of course our military targets are harder than Russian ones, and cheap drones/munitions will not work as well as against Russians. But what about when China uses their "cheap" munitions against undefended US cities? Against shipping into US ports? Remember, the winners of a war never go on trial for "war crimes". Now think about salaries in China vs. in the US, especially military salaries.
If I had to guess, it would be that $1 of military spending in China is the functional equivalent of $5 of military spending in the US, maybe even more.
So, recalibrate that chart you show, multiplying every $1 spent by the Chinese as $5 spent by the US, and they are either close to the US or maybe even ahead.
And, they don't have Joe Biden at the helm. That easily doubles their effectiveness.
B-58 Hustler. It had some issues but could easily top mach 2.
This is an admission that our carriers are obsolete. If they get within range to launch, they’re within range of Chinese or Iranian or Russian hypersonic missiles. Our Aegis System will be just as useless as our Patriots have been defending against them.
Just last night I had a dream where I was in some sort of large-group meeting. The question was “What might be the cause of WW III?”. I said “Biden”.
I have had dreams that came true before. Hopefully this thread is the only way my dream comes true.
Where are the B21’s??? I thought these were ready by now.
Nice Sim of B21’s attacking China here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa_FH-qM6IM
I have seen a B-1 fly down our canyon and it was anything but “lumbering”!! It was fast and loud and nimble! Scared the hell out of us too!
I think you are right.
Never knew that bit of trivia.
Biden is a puppet for a cartel of inept fools. They’d rather foment WW3 than change their idiotic policy.
I just read it again, you’re right. I take back my comment.
James Earl Jones was one of the crewmen on the Buff in that movie. Watch it again and listen for his voice. He was a very young man.
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