How long would it take to destroy Iran's air force and air defense systems? - Page 3

Captain Drunk · 04-18-2006, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy

I heard a rumor that the burying of Iraqi jets was due to a poor job of translation..."Ground your planes" was taken a bit too literally.

Probably untrue, but how awesome would that be?

Those were shifting seif dunes that inundated the Foxbat in an airbase that must have not been well barricaded and walled.

Also for an airstrike, why not use the Navy and its Tomahawks?

urmomma158 · 04-18-2006, 14:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Drunk

Those were shifting seif dunes that inundated the Foxbat in an airbase that must have not been well barricaded and walled.

Also for an airstrike, why not use the Navy and its Tomahawks?

Because tomahwks are easily shot down in by todays air defenses you need something like the ACM 129 or JASSM.Also witha fighter you get more options and you have judgement something that a cruise missile doesnt have. Its just a drone with a warhead, it cant think for itself or defend itself (they only take commands) and they're costly, a mil bucks each. But the latest stealthy ones have more surviveability.

Jimmy · 04-18-2006, 16:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Drunk

Those were shifting seif dunes that inundated the Foxbat in an airbase that must have not been well barricaded and walled.

No, it wasnt. They removed the wings, sealed the engines and intakes, camoflaged them, and buried them. 30+ jets, MiG-25s (several of them were upgraded with technology we were glad to get our hands on) and Su-25s. They were discovered after humint sources told us about them.

Garry · 04-19-2006, 13:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lemontree

Once the radar component of the SAM battery is destroyed the battery is neutralised. Radars are as detectable as a light house beam on a dark night - its the age of ELINT.

Yes. Once again SAM is a part of air defense not an air defense itself. SAM + air force give much beter use than both separate. Air coverage helps prevent a saturating salvo against radars of SAMs, while SAM covered area is a safe zone where friendly fighters may hide.

It does not relate to Iran, but modern radars are protected by various emmitting devices which effectivelly full anti-radiation missiles like HARM.

urmomma158 · 04-21-2006, 17:23 PM

Dont you mean fool anyways the new AARGM uses GPS and active radars to spot it as well as homing in on radiation.

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urmomma158 the real plastic *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 03-05-06 Location: NJ Turnpike Posts: 938 Country:	Dont you mean fool anyways the new AARGM uses GPS and active radars to spot it as well as homing in on radiation.

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