Posted on 11/12/2008 3:15:17 AM PST by edpc
Iran has successfully test-fired a new generation of long range surface-to-surface missile using solid fuel, making them more accurate than its predecessors, the defense minister announced Wednesday.
(Excerpt) Read more at haaretz.com ...
There certainly seems to be a lot of activity in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran.....even Russia. Elections definitely have consequences.
Any photoshops of the launch?
Jews who voted for Obama should hang their heads in shame.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3621998,00.html
Iran says test-fired new missile
“Islamic Republic’s defense minister says new generation of ground-to-ground Sejil missile is of a type using solid fuel, describes it as ‘deterrent’”
Dudi Cohen and Reuters
Published: 11.12.08, 11:55 / Israel News
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “He did not say when the missile was tested, but claimed that it was a “two-stage missile with two engines driven by solid fuel” and “a highly unusual ability”. He failed to elaborate on the missile’s range.”
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Previously...
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3597772,00.html
“IAEA shows photos alleging Iran nuclear missile work”
SNIPPET: “UN nuclear watchdog agency presents evidence indicating Tehran tried to modify Shahab-3 missile cone to fit nuclear payload. Chief US representative to agency says material put forward at meeting appears ‘credible,’ while Iran slams claim as ‘fabrication’”
News agencies
Published: 09.16.08, 23:07 / Israel News
A Look at Iran
http://www.truthusa.com/IRAN.html
“Elections definitely have consequences.”
Yes, they do.
Oh, it’ll be OK- Duh!1© will just sit down and talk ‘em out of nuking Israel & Europe...
/s
What does Michael Ladeen say about this? In his expert estimation, Iran lies about technical triumphs all the time. So is this another canard, or the real deal?
Lemee see ... the name ‘Long Dong’ is already used ... any other suggestions? ‘Inept Imam?’ ‘Jerky Jihadist?’ ‘I Keel You?’ (Sorry, that last one is copyrighted)
Solid fuel definitely does not make a missile more accurate, the Koran notwithstanding. What it does do is make it much more reliable and available with very little preparation. Liquid fueled rockets have better control and better energy density, but the fuel is touchy and requires a lot of maintenance. It is very difficult to manufacture solid fuel with enough consistency to make a useful weapon. These may or may not be useful weapons, clearly, they are intended to intimidate their neighbors and impress their own populace, for which purpose they may be effective.
Silence!
It’s a chillul hashem.
/sarcasm
It is so good that the first stage landed back on the launch pad and the second stage went around world twice and landed atop the first stage ready for launch.
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