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S-300 SAM-Weapon systems sold by Russia to place such as Iran
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Posted on 01/01/2006 9:39:42 AM PST by Flavius

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1097047089375967500&q=s-300


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Russia
KEYWORDS: armsbuildup; axisofevil; iran; militaryhardware; missiles; sam
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1 posted on 01/01/2006 9:39:44 AM PST by Flavius
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To: Flavius

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1097047089375967500&q=s-300


2 posted on 01/01/2006 9:39:54 AM PST by Flavius (Qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum)
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To: Flavius

That's false. Russia did not sell any S-300 systems to Iran.


3 posted on 01/01/2006 9:43:04 AM PST by Decombobulator
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To: Decombobulator

google is cool.

22 January 2001
Russia is ready to sell S-300 air defense missiles to Iran. This heightens regional concerns about Tehran's desire to improve its missile technology and programs, including the Shehab-3 and -4 missile programs. According to regional intelligence sources, the S-300 systems have already been brought to Iran so that they can assess the capability of the missiles. The sale consists of missiles, launchers, and mobile radars and cost about $250 million. The system that Iran is buying is the same S-300 PMU-01 version that Russia has sold Cyprus. More than 100 Iranians will be trained on S-300s in Russia over the next six months. More than 300 Iranian military officers and technicians will receive training in Russia in several other fields. According to intelligence sources, half of them will receive long-range missile technology training, while about another 30 will take courses on nuclear programs. Iran has asked Russia to sell them the Kamov Ka-50 attack helicopters, submarines, and launchers for the Shehab-3 missiles.
—Metehan Demir, "Russia is Poised to Sell S-300 Air Defense Missiles," Aviation Week & Space Technology, 22 January 2001, p. 19.


4 posted on 01/01/2006 9:48:54 AM PST by Flavius (Qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum)
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To: Flavius

Related subject...

Iran Buying SA-15/Tor M-1 SAM Systems from Russia
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1541763/posts


5 posted on 01/01/2006 9:56:05 AM PST by Mad Federalist
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To: Flavius
These things look weird, but do some amazing things.


6 posted on 01/01/2006 10:00:52 AM PST by operation clinton cleanup
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Yee Haw.

Where Iran deploys them will help us (or Israel) narrow our target search.


7 posted on 01/01/2006 10:12:39 AM PST by silverleaf (Fasten your seat belts- it's going to be a BUMPY ride.)
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To: operation clinton cleanup

Fly sideways at 120 knots! Loops etc,,,


8 posted on 01/01/2006 10:13:08 AM PST by STD (Grab Your Ankles, I'm From the Gub'ment)
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To: operation clinton cleanup

What an awesome if not terrifying weapon.
I see big trouble ahead that will likely include massive casualties.

mc


9 posted on 01/01/2006 10:23:24 AM PST by mcshot (And much it grieves my heart to think what Dems proclaim the truth. Happy New Year)
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To: operation clinton cleanup
For about $50K, you can buy a coaxial, ultralite helo. Doesn't come with all the extras, including cockpit. You don't
need a license, either. By FCC regulation, can't go any faster than 55mph.
10 posted on 01/01/2006 10:32:59 AM PST by Calvin Locke
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To: operation clinton cleanup

Counter-rotating rotors are cool! The mechanism is more complex, but you gain hugely in stability and maneuverability.


11 posted on 01/01/2006 10:58:00 AM PST by MineralMan (godless atheist)
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The performance is amazing, but seems more susceptible to combat damage/mechanical failure.
12 posted on 01/01/2006 11:03:53 AM PST by operation clinton cleanup
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To: Flavius
Bad news for Iran, we would just use F-22s, cruise missiles and stand off weapons.
13 posted on 01/01/2006 11:08:40 AM PST by Mike Darancette (Mesocons for Rice '08)
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To: Flavius
The Russian made S-300 systems will serve as good target practice for our radar seeking weaponry, just like every other Russian weapon that rouge nations have tried to use against us......
14 posted on 01/01/2006 11:28:06 AM PST by b4its2late (Liberals are good examples of why some animals eat their young.)
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Iran has wanted the S-300 system for over ten years now. They have still not put any into service. The S-300 does not appear on any threat list for Coalition forces stationed in the region. This is because Russia has still not supplied any. That is not to say that in the future after SA-15 sales the S-300 deal will then go ahead. Iran has not one associated S-300 radar system in operation.


15 posted on 01/01/2006 11:38:57 AM PST by Tommyjo
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To further highlight the sales criteria. Even Russian arms exports are accountable to Russian state control bodies. The Russians have recently sold the S-300 system to Vietnam along with upgraded Flankers. All these deals are accountable and the sales made accountable and public - ie they announce the sales. The same goes for Iran receiving SA-15s and any other arms products. Heavy pressure was brought on Russia by the US not to up the anti and sell S-300s to Iran. This diplomatic pressure was going on during the 1990s.

Russia may not sell S-300 systems to Iran, but may lease them, in my opinion, with the stipulation that they are deployed to protect Russian personnel that are helping to run and build Irans reactors. The day that Iran operationally deploys S-300s will be major breaking news. The US will use it to put pressure on Russia.


16 posted on 01/01/2006 11:52:45 AM PST by Tommyjo
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The system that Iran is buying is the same S-300 PMU-01 version that Russia has sold Cyprus. More than 100 Iranians will be trained on S-300s in Russia over the next six months.

Well that should set the timetable then. Less than six months to get the job done. Whoever does it.

17 posted on 01/01/2006 1:52:46 PM PST by El Gato (The Second Amendment is the Reset Button of the U.S. Constitution)
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To: Decombobulator
Ok how are you so sure? Didn't "sell" did they give it?
18 posted on 01/01/2006 1:56:33 PM PST by mad_as_he$$ (Never corner anything meaner than you. NSDQ)
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Don't be too cocky that crazy General in Kosovo took out at least two F-117's and an F-15.
19 posted on 01/01/2006 1:58:09 PM PST by mad_as_he$$ (Never corner anything meaner than you. NSDQ)
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No F-15s were lost and only one F-117 was shot down. The losses to enemy action were a USAF F-16CG and an F-117A. Both pilots were rescued from inside enemy territory.


20 posted on 01/02/2006 5:39:05 AM PST by Tommyjo
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