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To: epluribus_2
Pakistani techies would be capable of cobbling together fresh batteries for the stingers and the launchers. And installing them.

Looks like Osama didn't get his sh!t together on this one! A US/UK helo hit by a stinger would be a propaganda bonanza.

21 posted on 11/05/2001 6:13:11 AM PST by dennisw
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To: dennisw
The heat bloom of an Apache in motion is not necessarily near the fuselage. They are harder to take down with a SAM than you might imagine. Plus, flying nap of the earth, I understnad they are barely in the flight envelope of a Stinger.

Having written all that, I agree the threat must be greatly diminished.

p.s. The Apaches are like flying tanks-- best supported by, and supporting forces on the ground. I think we have half the story here.

23 posted on 11/05/2001 6:18:27 AM PST by Blueflag
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