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To: spetznaz

Two words: Carrier escorts.


17 posted on 07/08/2005 10:46:21 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Spktyr

One word: Definitely.


22 posted on 07/08/2005 10:53:00 AM PDT by spetznaz (Nuclear tipped ICBMs: The Ultimate Phallic Symbol.)
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To: Spktyr
Two words: Carrier escorts.

At 6,000 tons, I doubt it. These ships are hopped-up frigates and will be used to provide air cover for the invasion convoy.

If this system is a revision of the Russian system, then maybe getting the radar was the reason for buying that old Russian carrier.

32 posted on 07/08/2005 11:42:22 AM PDT by Tallguy
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To: Spktyr; spetznaz

One word : TARGETS


93 posted on 03/28/2006 1:35:41 PM PST by NAVY84
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