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Anonymous Coward User ID: 25527599 United States 10/14/2012 09:45 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Every single day for a very long time now Iran's capabilities have been spied and assessed. Why would the US needlessly expose itself to a known threat if the commanders weren't confident in their ability to undermine the threat? Don't you think the US would choose a different plan. As an example, I can guarantee you that no US carriers will be in the Persian Gulf, or within several hundred miles of Iran. Why would they do such a dumb ass thing when they could still accomplish their mission? To be sure Iran is enough of a threat that securing the strait of Hormuz and the entire gulf is going to be very problematical. The US navy has said as much. Surface vessels cannot defend themselves there. But that just means it will take longer. It sure doesn't mean that the entire 5th fleet is going to rush in with their eyes crossed slobbering on themselves. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 3949899 United States 10/14/2012 09:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Do phalanx turrets not over heat? That seems to be what people make it out to be. Also would the apaches not be shot at? It sounds like a video game the way things are perfect in the US military. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23746394 probably, maybe this can tell you more about that weapon system. [link to www.dtic.mil] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 3316260 United States 10/14/2012 09:48 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Also i love how the video you displayed the "speed boat" just sat there for the phalanx. I wanna see that thing take out 200 of actual speed boats that are actually speeding. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23746394 Seriously? it was designed to take out hundreds of sea skimmer missiles like the exocet. Your wet dream of speedboats against a warship is nothing more than that. All wet. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 25388275 United States 10/14/2012 09:48 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Do phalanx turrets not over heat? That seems to be what people make it out to be. Also would the apaches not be shot at? It sounds like a video game the way things are perfect in the US military. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23746394 probably, maybe this can tell you more about that weapon system. [link to www.dtic.mil] It's amazing how we're still bogged down in Afghanistan, fighting guys with camels and AK-47's, when we possess the most fantabulous wonder weapons on the orb. |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 23746394 United States 10/14/2012 09:49 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to en.wikipedia.org] [link to www.inquisitr.com] With our superior technology, how were these shot down with such primitive weapons? RPGs are simple, and we have gunners who should take them all out right? You have to remember the human element. Americans may be trained well, but seriously when shtf, and you have that many people/ships/planes around you... You're gonna lose men. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 25538446 Romania 10/14/2012 09:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Do phalanx turrets not over heat? That seems to be what people make it out to be. Also would the apaches not be shot at? It sounds like a video game the way things are perfect in the US military. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23746394 The Phalanx is the last line of defense for those speedboats that do manage to get close to the big US ships but the majority of those boats will be taken out by planes and helicopters long before they get close enough to strike. A fully loaded F-18 Super Hornet could probably take out a few dozen of those boats, now multiply that by 90 planes a carrier has and you get the idea ! Also Apaches flying at their maximum altitude would probably be out of range of the speedboats and would shred them to pieces with hellfire missile ! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 25527599 United States 10/14/2012 09:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Heck yeah. Speed boats are so effective they make large vessels obsolete. NOT! Limited range, limited armament, limited electronic capability, limited defense (a half second burst from any aircraft mounted gun will sink such a boat), limited to fair weather. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 25527599 United States 10/14/2012 09:53 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Do phalanx turrets not over heat? That seems to be what people make it out to be. Also would the apaches not be shot at? It sounds like a video game the way things are perfect in the US military. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23746394 probably, maybe this can tell you more about that weapon system. [link to www.dtic.mil] It's amazing how we're still bogged down in Afghanistan, fighting guys with camels and AK-47's, when we possess the most fantabulous wonder weapons on the orb. That's what happens every time you put soldiers into limited war or police actions. Make no mistake that given no political restraints the US military could utterly destroy the taliban. |
MuslimAmerican User ID: 9621028 United States 10/14/2012 09:57 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If this gets kicked off(God forbid) it defiantly isn't going to be a push over like Iraq. Though it's rather pathetic a big nation like ours is still picking on smaller impoverished countries that pose no threat to our security. All supposedly in the name of freedom and safety when we're the ones destroying freedoms, lives, cultures and oppressing millions people abroad. Not to mention sending hundreds of thousands of our youths(sons, fathers, brothers, mothers, sisters, daughters, etc.) out to die for politics while the rich profit from their blood. Feed the hungry, visit the sick, free a captive if he be unjustly confined(kidnapped/enslaved by someone). Assist any person oppressed, whether they're of the Muslim or non-Muslim. - Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) |
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AR 15-SPECIALIST Admit it! We’re Fucked User ID: 8796927 United States 10/14/2012 10:23 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You better believe the USA will take many casualties by these speed boats if involved in a conflict. It will be just like stepping on a bees nest. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23746394 Lol... Have you ever seen the armourment on a battle ship? Helll even a frigate has 2-5 chain guns on them.. It would literally be shooting fish in a barrel.. OP has no clue.... TRUMPS FAULT |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 20257839 United States 10/14/2012 11:14 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You better believe the USA will take many casualties by these speed boats if involved in a conflict. It will be just like stepping on a bees nest. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23746394 Lol... Have you ever seen the armourment on a battle ship? Helll even a frigate has 2-5 chain guns on them.. It would literally be shooting fish in a barrel.. OP has no clue.... OP really doesn't, grade a moran. The USS Abraham is practically larger than the entire Iranian navy... America hasn't even 'gone' to war in ages... In total war, you think Iran is a bee-hive? Well, America is a shit storm. Which would you prefer? |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 25312109 Canada 10/14/2012 11:14 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If this gets kicked off(God forbid) it defiantly isn't going to be a push over like Iraq. Though it's rather pathetic a big nation like ours is still picking on smaller impoverished countries that pose no threat to our security. Quoting: MuslimAmerican All supposedly in the name of freedom and safety when we're the ones destroying freedoms, lives, cultures and oppressing millions people abroad. Not to mention sending hundreds of thousands of our youths(sons, fathers, brothers, mothers, sisters, daughters, etc.) out to die for politics while the rich profit from their blood. This great satan charade should have ended in the 80's. Fuck Iran. |
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KimmieAnnaJones User ID: 10039683 United States 10/14/2012 11:17 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | what a crock of shit Quoting: Anonymous Coward 25311324 firstly, i saw NOT ONE missile being launched from a speedboat the one missile that was launched came from a warship the target boat was nothing more than a sitting duck, not fighting back does ANYONE here think this is how it would play out? yeah Iran. go on, launch your deadly speedboats at us! Here they come! "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come." - I AM Vote for people that have a track record for loving your Constitution or lose your country forever!!! Put down the damn touchy feely koolaid and WAKE THE FUCK UP!!!! :militia: |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 25312109 Canada 10/14/2012 11:18 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Every single day for a very long time now Iran's capabilities have been spied and assessed. Why would the US needlessly expose itself to a known threat if the commanders weren't confident in their ability to undermine the threat? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 25527599 Don't you think the US would choose a different plan. As an example, I can guarantee you that no US carriers will be in the Persian Gulf, or within several hundred miles of Iran. Why would they do such a dumb ass thing when they could still accomplish their mission? To be sure Iran is enough of a threat that securing the strait of Hormuz and the entire gulf is going to be very problematical. The US navy has said as much. Surface vessels cannot defend themselves there. But that just means it will take longer. It sure doesn't mean that the entire 5th fleet is going to rush in with their eyes crossed slobbering on themselves. Bingo... "Amateurs look at strategy...professionals look at logistics." -Napoleon |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 25388275 United States 10/14/2012 11:21 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Do phalanx turrets not over heat? That seems to be what people make it out to be. Also would the apaches not be shot at? It sounds like a video game the way things are perfect in the US military. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23746394 probably, maybe this can tell you more about that weapon system. [link to www.dtic.mil] It's amazing how we're still bogged down in Afghanistan, fighting guys with camels and AK-47's, when we possess the most fantabulous wonder weapons on the orb. That's what happens every time you put soldiers into limited war or police actions. Make no mistake that given no political restraints the US military could utterly destroy the taliban. It's funny how we're always calling other people terrorists, isn't it. |
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