To: snopercod
They have both - and the rules of engagement are very strict when it comes to shooting down another airplane. Also, a missle that is fired has a certain life expectancey, if it misses it's target - it will likely blow up long before it hits the ground. Try getting your facts straight before blathering about us "giving up our rights".
12 posted on
01/09/2004 4:18:21 AM PST by
Core_Conservative
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To: Core_Conservative
OK genius, since you are so concerned with facts, what is the range of the heat-seeking missiles carried on the F-16?
I'll tell you: For the Sidewinder, it's 11 miles. Figure it out.
31 posted on
01/09/2004 7:43:32 AM PST by
snopercod
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