Posted on 01/03/2020 1:19:57 PM PST by ransomnote
I couldn’t help note the Q ;)
“The MQ-9 Reaper System was proposed by the US Air Force in response to the Department of Defense directive to support initiatives of overseas contingency operations. It is larger and more powerful than the MQ-1 Predator, and is designed to execute time-sensitive targets with persistence and precision, and destroy or disable those targets. The “M” is the DOD designation for multi-role, and “Q” means remotely piloted aircraft system. The “9” indicates it is the ninth in the series of remotely piloted aircraft systems.”
Harpoons are anti-ship. Very big. They would leave an enormous hole in the ground.
I posted before I saw your exchange with generally.
“No, but like I said, hes very wise on these things. If you have any eye witness testimony on it Id love to read/see it though.”
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I don’t doubt his book knowledge.
I’ve been posting my thoughts since last night based on my first-hand observations of battlefield effects of these weapons in Iraq and Afghanistan. Does that count?
Reminds one of the Democrat breakdowns on election day evening, November 2016.
I was amazed at the aftermath - a mangled hunk of steel + hand with a ring ... but nothing else really touched - talk about precision and apparently some kind of dual explosion including a vapor explosion that left Uncle Sol’s glasses melted to his former face. The description of the aircraft involved also suggests that, indeed, there was special ops on the ground providing laser guidance to the target. And of course, with Conan at the helm lol ... WWG1WGA ;)
I loved the doggie meme at the control panel!
FWIW - We used to track everything owned by the Iranian Navy down to 20 feet in length. The list wasn't very long or impressive.
Lindsey Graham had an interesting comment last night. He said that we could crater the Iranian economy by taking out 3 refineries. He said it multiple times so I took it as a warning to the Iranians.
I know that that has been considered and planned for all the way back to Bush '41 and probably before.
WWG1WGA
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
>>OK, so we take out their Navy. What do we do for the rest of the first Dog watch?
I’m in the middle of Scott Adams 777
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP-1oD7JuZE
He’s doing a fascinating analysis of the threat by Lindsay Graham vs that of Iran. He thinks Iran is rational and that Linday said specific economic threat that would take down their government. And their reply was non-specific from a low level local commander.
He’s doing a great job.
:: and Q means remotely piloted aircraft system ::
Hey!
We aren’t supposed to out Q!
Maybe Blue Oyster Cult should rewrite their song “Don’t fear the Reaper” - it’s a pretty capable platform. Once again, my saying “it sucks to be the enemy of the US” is proven correct.
https://twitter.com/GatesRobertJ/status/1212882694755016706
Will someone post this photo? Mind blown!
> Ive been posting my thoughts since last night based on my first-hand observations of battlefield effects of these weapons in Iraq and Afghanistan. Does that count?
Yes, absolutely and we value your knowledge and your service.
-SB
Trump also mentioned something like “from 55 miles away, amazing”, if that helps.
I know it’s wrong, but I laughed at the video of Iran hoisting their red flag at us. KEK! Why do they hide their faces? They all look the same to me.
Funny, but meaningless. You can do anything with photos and videos these days.
I am not convinced yet, BUT, the anons have been working on that ID for quite some time. Waiting to see.
https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-news-and-politics/296383/us-kills-qassem-soleimani
Very good article by Lee Smith
Interesting. I would think there would be photos of her much younger that would shed light, but maybe not.
Whoops, so much for “gunships”.
“The MQ-9 Reaper drone was used to strike Soleimani early Friday at the Baghdad International Airport. With a range of 1,150 miles and the ability to fly at altitudes of 50,000 feet, the Reaper weighs almost 5,000 pounds.”
read:https://www.foxnews.com/media/brett-velicovich-qassem-soleimani-drone-strike-iran
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