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Wednesday, March 12, 2003

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1 posted on 03/11/2003 11:50:59 PM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: JohnHuang2
You could say that, in a manner of speaking, it's already dropped at the U.N.
2 posted on 03/12/2003 12:03:11 AM PST by First_Salute
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To: JohnHuang2
OK, we have mastered the art of dropping a MOAB out of a C-130, now, let's master dropping a proportionally larger MOAB out of a C-17 Globemaster III, an ever larger MOAB out of a C-141 Starlifter, and for a finale... a massive MOAB out of a C-5 Galaxy.
4 posted on 03/12/2003 12:11:58 AM PST by freepersup (And this expectation will not disappoint us.)
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To: JohnHuang2
Maximum payload capacity of the C-17 is 170,900 pounds


5 posted on 03/12/2003 12:14:36 AM PST by freepersup (And this expectation will not disappoint us.)
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To: JohnHuang2
OK- so it's a lightweight compared to the C-17. LOAD: 68,725 lbs


6 posted on 03/12/2003 12:18:26 AM PST by freepersup (And this expectation will not disappoint us.)
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To: JohnHuang2
Now hear this- we are talking one MOAB hauling brute ! Maximum Cargo: 270,000 pounds


8 posted on 03/12/2003 12:21:49 AM PST by freepersup (And this expectation will not disappoint us.)
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