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To: BunnySlippers

B-52's and iron bombs are an effective countermeasure to this.

2 posted on 08/15/2006 1:01:24 PM PDT by kinghorse (I calls them like I sees them)

To: kinghorse

I thought it interesting that the missiles can penetrate 18 inches of armor.

Its tandem-shaped warhead can punch through armour of up to 46cm (18 inches) thick.

3 posted on 08/15/2006 1:03:39 PM PDT by BunnySlippers

To: kinghorse

A-10s are also known to work on this problem. Since the US is about to retire them, why not "lend/lease a few to our friends in the Middle East.

5 posted on 08/15/2006 1:05:59 PM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (BTUs are my Beat.)

To: kinghorse; Millee

Re: B-52's and iron bombs are an effective countermeasure to this.

So... does this!

When in doubt... Call White Ash Security...

20 posted on 08/15/2006 1:24:56 PM PDT by Bender2 (Gad! The inmates have control... And I'm trying to quit smoking!)

To: kinghorse

"B-52's and iron bombs are an effective countermeasure to this."

Merrill McPeak is a member of this forum?

55 posted on 08/15/2006 3:44:56 PM PDT by GAB-1955 (being dragged, kicking and screaming, into the Kingdom of Heaven....)

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