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2005-03-18 Europe

Ukraine Dealers Said to Smuggle Missiles

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Posted by Fred 2005-03-18 10:30:24 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Here it is... looker like an early bloc TCAM

Posted by imna non 2005-03-18 1:59:54 PM|| 2005-03-18 1:59:54 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 I discussed this with someone who knows the technologies involved. His comments:

- the missiles are 20 yr old, terrain-following, not pinpoint accurate

- to launch them offensively would require access to a detailed digital terrain map of the target territory

- it takes considerable expertise beyond just having a nuclear bomb to engineer warheads to fit them

So they have some intimidation value for Iran and some intelligence / technology learning curve for China but aren't likely to present a sophisticated threat in Iran's hands in the near future unless they are getting far more help than has been made public so far.

Posted by too true 2005-03-18 4:09:59 PM|| 2005-03-18 4:09:59 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 So would satellites give the mullahs access to detailed digital terrain map? These old things are also air launched, yes? How high do ya hafta be to drop/launch one? And could a JSTARS see the launch vehicle? Do the MM's have a Tupolevs to launch them?

Posted by Bobby 2005-03-18 5:43:23 PM|| 2005-03-18 5:43:23 PM|| Front Page Top

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