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Old 10-25-2007, 22:50 PM   #60 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Feanor View Post
So they do have a substantial number of SAMs and SPAAGs. It doesn't seem like the Chinese would be able to take the island in the forseeable future. If they set up a viable AA network, coordinating it with their Navy and AF then the Chinese would never win the skies, effectively preventing any viable landing operation.
Hence I said the only thing China can do in the foreseeable future is to lob some missiles and run a naval blockade. The missile campaign will be about as effective as the V-2 hits in London. The blockade will face some major challenges like a couple of US carrier groups escorting convoys. China won't dare to waste the limited numbers of Su-27s and J-10s in a very costly campaign of attrition. Even at a 1 to 1 ratio, China needs to have 300+ front line fighters to wear down Taiwan's air force. And there are still a few more borders that need these fighters.
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