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Anon · 02-05-2004, 18:56 PM

Uh huh, and just two Iraqi F-1s flew right into F-14D, E-2C, AEGIS controlled airspace and loosed two missiles at the Missouri BEFORE they were ever detected.

I am quite sure you will agree that A, the USN has FAR superior early warning, and that B, the PAF is FAR better than the Iraqi Airforce.

I had thought the US just sold 12 Orions to Pakistan very recently. I guess i misread.

That leaves a full squadron of dedicated PAF F-1s with Exocets. Still a legitimate threat for a fleet that has an unlucky day.

02-05-2004, 18:56 PM	#45 (permalink)
Anon New Member Join Date: 08-03-03 Posts: 0	Uh huh, and just two Iraqi F-1s flew right into F-14D, E-2C, AEGIS controlled airspace and loosed two missiles at the Missouri BEFORE they were ever detected. I am quite sure you will agree that A, the USN has FAR superior early warning, and that B, the PAF is FAR better than the Iraqi Airforce. I had thought the US just sold 12 Orions to Pakistan very recently. I guess i misread. That leaves a full squadron of dedicated PAF F-1s with Exocets. Still a legitimate threat for a fleet that has an unlucky day.