Posted on 03/11/2016 8:11:49 AM PST by SeekAndFind
These things are great but everyone seems to forget that the missile simply doesn’t reach its intended target but lands elsewhere. It may not always destroy the payload of certain ballistic missiles. This means it simply falls somewhere else. Almost certainly, with nuclear payloads, it scatters radioactive material elsewhere. It is not like space invaders, blip, gone.
During Desert Storm and Desert Shield, the scuds meant to hit certain targets in Israel landed in neighborhoods and other unintended areas. Yes, the damage was greatly reduced and casualties were lower but people were still killed and property lost.
Years ago when someone flew a small plane into the White House it was suggested that there be, or are, anti air missiles or devices positioned around the White House. Never mind that the Cessna didn’t give off a large enough signature for any defense weapons at that time but you are talking about errant missiles and falling planes landing in the mall. Is it acceptable to lose the Washington Monument or the Smithsonian not to mention people to save the White House? I do not know, but it puts me in mind of the opening scene from Team America.
Does this work on low flying cruise type missiles? It would seem less efficient on those.
Well, I took this photo in Seoul last summer, so the system isn't getting a warm reception from all quarters - though I suppose they could be North Korean agents in disguise. :)
I suspect Israel played a part in developing the technology. Iron dome is multi-layered.
Why are they spooked? Dollars to donuts they already have the plans forwarded to them by Bill/Hillary or Barry Soetoro.
I lived on McGregor Range from 79 through 81. I was in Range Command.
The Clintons damned near killed this project.
Can anyone guess why ?
and they approved the sale of missile guidance technology to china. I think tree was a theory in his administration to “even things out” so we weren’t too strong.
It was actually Nikola Tesla’s idea back nearly a hundred years ago.
I highly recommend reading the book Wizard, The Life & Times of Nikola Tesla (Biography of a Genius) by Marc J. Seifer.
No doubt there were some “understandings” in the Loral Space Kickback from the Chinese...
and the cray super computers to run the software.
My question is why on earth would you sell this system to anyone? It is just a matter of time till China and Russia get the plans or the actual system. 100% effective and you sell it to a Middle eastern country? This is beyond foolish.
That’s a pathetic number of people in Seoul against Thaad.
I wonder who’s funding them....
I am okay sharing it with Israel and maybe South Korea.
No way I would share it with Saudi Arabia or other muslim nations.
I suspect Israel played a part in developing the technology. Iron dome is multi-layered.
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True.
The left has done its best to delay and degrade ALL missile defense programs.
Those kind frequently are agents or puppets. Similar to the blm or occupy agitators here.
We partnered with Israel on a lot of missile-defense research and design. They were our "work-around" while the ABM Treaty was still restricting us.
Obviously. Why would anyone be opposed to a anti-missile system?
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