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2003-10-23 Korea

N. Korea Buys Weapons Despite ~~Paleolithic~~ Poor Economy

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Posted by Steve White 2003-10-23 12:55:47 AM|| || Front Page|| [11133 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The Migs will get the crap kicked out of them by our F-14's. They've never lost a dogfight yet.

And those were top of the line Migs we incinerated. The ones NK recieved are just supposed to be second-hand Migs.

Posted by Charles 2003-10-23 1:46:38 AM|| 2003-10-23 1:46:38 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 *To The Tune of 'Secondhand Rose*
"Secondhand MiGs
Secondhand MiGs
They will get whacked like
Secondhand PiGs..."

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2003-10-23 11:12:36 AM|| 2003-10-23 11:12:36 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 not too many f-14's left - I think it is only one squadron. the f-18 is the workhorse now...

Posted by Dan 2003-10-23 11:30:38 AM|| 2003-10-23 11:30:38 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 Maybe the Japanese weapons are left over from the occupation during and before WW2? Couple of Zeros, some Type 97 tanks...

Posted by OminousWhatever 2003-10-23 11:41:54 AM|| 2003-10-23 11:41:54 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 We have plenty of F-14's left. They're the best fighter jet in the world to this day.

Posted by Charles 2003-10-23 1:01:53 PM|| 2003-10-23 1:01:53 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 When I was in Okinawa we had a contingency plan for a NKor invasion of the South. Our intel said that NKor were boasting they had about 10,000+ artillery pieces within striking distance of Seoul. That's a staggering number, but considering they haven't had the $ to upkeep them for 50 yrs, we figure close to 80% are combat in-effective (at least). I'd guess this would apply to any air frame they purchase. It's not how much you have, it's the ability to maintain it in perfect working order that makes the difference in a fight. The U.S. is the best in the world at this despite what many uninformed people think.

Posted by Jarhead 2003-10-23 3:20:53 PM|| 2003-10-23 3:20:53 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 Tom Turkey is what the pilots call a "grape". Squeeze it once and all the momentum comes out of it. All swing-wing aircraft are garbage.

Posted by Pete Stanley 2003-10-23 3:31:01 PM|| 2003-10-23 3:31:01 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 Now, now Pete, perhaps thee are thinking of the early versions? Are thee familiar with the F14-D? I understand the thrust/weight ratio/time is verily improved. Are thee familiar with the new radar? Give us the goods! Tell all! :)

Posted by Shipman 2003-10-23 8:21:54 PM|| 2003-10-23 8:21:54 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 Japan? JAPAN? What the ...

No weapons per se. The NKs (through their agents) were buying parts, components, communications equipment, etc. and shipping them back via their weekly ferry visit. That was partly why the Japanese detained the NorK ferry for safety violations a month or so back.

Posted by Pappy 2003-10-23 10:20:24 PM|| 2003-10-23 10:20:24 PM|| Front Page Top

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