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To: Leatherneck_MT

They say it shot down 5 of 10 missiles. But I'm betting most of the misses came in the earlier tests.


10 posted on 06/23/2006 12:02:04 PM PDT by Brilliant
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To: Brilliant

I guess 50% is better than 0%.

I'd rather see them more effective tho.


12 posted on 06/23/2006 12:10:13 PM PDT by Leatherneck_MT (In a world where Carpenters come back from the dead, ALL things are possible.)
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To: Brilliant

The most recent test did not even launch. The system shut down due to a mechanical failure in the launch mechanism. The missile itself was fine. The mechanical problem has been resolved and that particular failure will not recur.


18 posted on 06/26/2006 2:41:04 PM PDT by RightWhale (Off touch and out of base)
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