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To: Mariner

In the 1960s fast recon planes mattered. Now mach 6 in the atmosphere gives you no important advantage over a satellite. And the satellite doesn’t have to even think about airspace.


8 posted on 03/15/2016 6:19:14 PM PDT by DesertRhino ("I want those feeble mined asses overthrown,,,)
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To: DesertRhino

We’re talking about Mach 6 WEAPONS, NOT binoculars!!


11 posted on 03/15/2016 6:21:09 PM PDT by G Larry (ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS impose SLAVE WAGES on LEGAL Immigrants.)
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To: DesertRhino
"In the 1960s fast recon planes mattered."

These will be strike aircraft and faster than any AA missile today.

19 posted on 03/15/2016 6:39:45 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: DesertRhino

Satellite orbits are predictable, so you know when to hide stuff.


37 posted on 03/16/2016 3:49:04 AM PDT by Fred Hayek (The Democratic Party is now the operational arm of the CPUSA)
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