hmmm, that could be a problem.
Posted on 04/05/2006 4:52:43 AM PDT by Flavius
hmmm, that could be a problem.
USN to Iran: Pull!
The smaller one is the Orlynk - which did not carry the missles, but had the 6 turbofans/jets in front.
The photos yesterday were somethign smaller than both - which is comparable to Russia's "Eaglet" - an Ekranoplan smaller than the 2 mentioned above.
I've heard that the recoil from those 16" guns would drive the ship sideways in the opposite direction.
In that photo of the USS NJ, there seems to be a wide "wake" trailing of to Port, suggesting that she was indeed being driven sideways to starboard.
Never seen one in action but I have heard the same. Wish we still had a few useable Iwoa class battleships. Nothing not even b52's can pound enemy positions like a battleship. They are expensive to operate but when you need big guns there is no substitute for a battleship.
The above is all pretty standard fare from our own MSM coverage....however...the next paragraph adds something quite additional....a CHINA connection.
According to one version, Iran was able to get hold of the “Tornado” from Kyrgyzstan – it was there that these torpedoes were tested, on Lake Issyk-Kul, during Soviet times.
After the Union’s collapse, experts think that Kyrgyzstan might have sold armaments to China, which in turn supplied them to Iran. However, Kanybek Tabaldiev, a senior representative of the Kirghiz company which produces torpedoes and other military technology, categorically denied the involvement of the Kirghiz military-industrial complex in selling modern weapons technology to Iran.
Poor Tabaldiev. Must be afraid of 'blowback' now that their arms dealings have been brought to light. The Chinese also will soon trot out a statement lambasting anyone for accusing them of anything so nefarious.
Any rate, if true...then China also has this Torpedo-Rocket technology. The USN needs to assume the worst...and be prepared.
Which is one of the principle specific points (supercavitating weapons, among others) of my Dragon's Fury Series
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Altogether now....1, 2, 3.... "Ahhhhhh"
President Says Iran Suffered 'Injustices,' Urges Restitution
Vision of the Islamic Republic of Iran Network 2
Tuesday, April 4, 2006
President (Mahmud Ahmadinezhad) has said that the Islamic Republic of Iran would protect the nation's irrefutable rights by adhering to international laws and treaties. He stressed that the enemies of Iran would not be able to stop the national will.
In a meeting with the employees of the Presidential Foundations, Mr Ahmadinezhad highlighted the damage that the country had sustained, following the suspension of its nuclear research. He pointed out that by failing to honor their legal and international obligation they (Europeans) had committed a grave injustice against Iranian nation. He urged them to make restitution for their harmful actions including the imposed (Iraq-Iran war), sanctions, pressures and terrors. He added that they must apologize to the Iranian people.
President Ahmadinezhad described Iranian nation as a God-loving and justice-seeking people. He said the world was hungry for justice. He stressed that Iranians had the duty to strive for a model Islamic society.
(Description of Source: Tehran Vision of the Islamic Republic of Iran Network 2 in Persian -- state-run television)
From lauramansfield.com:
I assume "Pahbad pilotless planes" are some type of drones...
Iran's putting on quite a propaganda show...
New Missiles, 'Air to Surface Bomb' Tested During Sixth Day of Iranian Exercises
Islamic Republic of Iran News Network Television (IRINN)
Wednesday,April 5, 2006
The sixth day of the big exercises named after the Noble Prophet, peace be upon him, has begun in the general area of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
In this stage, the 100,000-square mile arena of the exercises witnessed a display of the power of the (Islamic Revolution) Guards Corps's (IRGC's) marines and extensive operations by the IRGC's special speedboats.
In this stage of the exercises, heliborne operations are to be carried out in the framework of two bases belonging to the hypothetical enemy and to the home forces.
Today, Pahbad pilotless planes will also be carrying out air and sea reconnaissance operations and the gathering of information about the situation of the enemy's bases, and the Be'sat Missile Base and the Nasr Air Base will tackle the surface vessels of the hypothetical enemy.
Yesterday, too, on the fifth day of the exercises named after the Noble Prophet, peace be upon him, long-range cruise missiles were successfully tested from the helicopters of the IRGC navy in the blue waters of the Persian Gulf. Previously, these missiles were being fired from speedboats in coastal waters. After extensive research and tests, now they are being installed on and fired from helicopters. The missile's range is 200 km and it can approach the enemy to the closest point without being identified and to hit a range of targets. (Video shows helicopters and naval vessels in action)
(Tehran Islamic Republic of Iran News Network Television (IRINN) in Persian at 0758 GMT showed about a minute of new footage from the exercises with the caption: "Testing of two new missiles and an air to surface bomb in the Noble Prophet exercises, displaying the capabilities of the regular armed forces and the IRGC in the waters of the Persian Gulf.")
(Description of Source: Tehran Islamic Republic of Iran News Network Television (IRINN) in Persian -- State-run 24-hour news channel in Persian, Arabic and English; presenting up to the minute domestic and international news. It offers exclusive interviews on a variety of topics, as well as information on universities, labor, and economic developments from the capital and the provinces.)
Russian foreign minister evades question on torpedo test in Iran
RIA-Novosti
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Russian foreign minister evades question on torpedo test in Iran
Text of report by Russian news agency RIA Novosti
Bratislava, 5 April: Sergey Lavrov (foreign minister) has not confirmed the "Russian origin" of the torpedo tested by Iran.
"I don't know who tested whose weapons. Many Western countries sold weapons to Iran. I saw TV footage. I am no expert on sea torpedoes," the minister said in Bratislava on Wednesday (5 April) when asked by journalists whether it was true that the torpedo which Iran said it tested several days ago had been made in Russia.
(Description of Source: Moscow RIA-Novosti in Russian -- Government information agency, part of the state media holding company; located at www.rian.ru)
Ping
...It is made of wood.
Thanks for the ping Calpernia.
Ferrie in the Gulf might though
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