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2009-03-10 Afghanistan

Hi-Tech Choppers Are Key to American Mission in Afghanistan

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2009-03-10 10:45|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ] Top
File under: Taliban

#1 It was my understanding that the Stingers didn't have a good shelf life and unless properly stored and cared for, would be useless.

Posted by Anon4021 2009-03-10 11:10|| 2009-03-10 11:10|| Front Page Top

#2 Anon,
You are correct, batteries and electrical components degrade over time. Unless we have been supplying the Pakis with stingers, most of their missles would be 20+ years old.

A bigger issue would be Russian and Chinese missles supplied to the Iranians.

Posted by Frozen Al 2009-03-10 11:25|| 2009-03-10 11:25|| Front Page Top

#3 I fear that we may have lost the war in Afghanistan until we get an effective commander in chief.

Posted by Richard of Oregon 2009-03-10 11:31|| 2009-03-10 11:31|| Front Page Top

#4 I fear that we may have lost the war in Afghanistan until we get an effective commander in chief.
Posted by: Richard of Oregon

No No No Richard... O'bammi swore he would catch Osama bare-handed!!

Posted by Red Dawg">Red Dawg 2009-03-10 14:44|| 2009-03-10 14:44|| Front Page Top

#5 O'bammi swore he would catch Osama bare-handed!!

Sure, and give him a big, sloppy kiss.

Posted by Iblis 2009-03-10 18:04|| 2009-03-10 18:04|| Front Page Top

#6 The lifespan of the batteries/coolant systems of the model of Stinger supplied to the Mujis in the 80s was 10 years - if they have not gotten full replacements for the same, the Stingers will NOT track a heat source.

Posted by Shieldwolf 2009-03-10 20:38|| 2009-03-10 20:38|| Front Page Top

#7 sssshhhhh! I'd love to see the Taliban ~~dumbf*cks~~ standing up and trying to target an Apache with a non-op rocket. The chaingun dance on Liveleak, baby!

Posted by Frank G 2009-03-10 21:08|| 2009-03-10 21:08|| Front Page Top

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