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To: 4ConservativeJustices
I was wondering why this was sent in instead of helicopters. Then, I remembered that someone last night said that it could 'blind' a missle (Stinger?) then immediately target the area from where the missle was fired. Helicopters can't do that.
19 posted on 10/16/2001 7:07:34 AM PDT by blam
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To: blam
Heck, with the rate of fire it could probably blow up a missile in mid air. It's awesome how much ammo goes into an area (see your #14 & 15) by a plane flying 300-400MPH.
36 posted on 10/16/2001 7:26:00 AM PDT by 4CJ
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To: blam
The AC-130's size and multi-engine design also make it a better bet for withstanding a Stinger hit, should they fail to spoof the missile.

Speaking of overwhelming firepower, does anyone know if we have A-10s deployed?

37 posted on 10/16/2001 7:26:17 AM PDT by Charles Martel
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