Israel has plan to attack Iran nuclear plants with low velocity nuclear bombs - Page 3

fargon · 01-10-2007, 04:08 AM

IMHO, Having 6 million of your friends and family members turned into air pollution, would give anyone an itchy trigger finger.

tranquill · 06-26-2008, 08:16 AM

Israeli analyst*suggests turning nuclear Iran against Egypt.
He argues that Shia dominance is prefereable to the Sunni's.
See this: http://samsonblinded.org/blog/use-ir...inst-egypt.htm

BrianR · 06-26-2008, 07:25 PM

Whoa folks. TW and Bruce, specifically.

I am the resident armchair expert on military aircraft.

Last I checked, the F-16 I model had a COMBAT range (approx, the actual range is classified) of 2100 km. That translates to 1130 nm and 1300 sm.

That range is calculated by taking the tested range if the F100-PW-229 engine with which it comes equipped, adding in the extended range afforded by the drop tanks (600 gal) and taking away a small fudge factor to allow for armament.

The ferry range is twice that because the plane doesn't have to return to it's base. Often, the "Operational Range" number put forth by the various websites offering information on the type is the same as the ferry range or even the Maximum range, which doesn't allow 45 mins of fuel available at landing, as ferry range does.

Any further questions, ask away!

xoxoxoBruce · 06-27-2008, 02:26 AM

You're saying the F-16I, with internal tanks, 450 gallon conformal tanks, and 600 gallon wing tanks, has a range of only 1300 miles? Pshaw.

tw · 06-28-2008, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianR

Last I checked, the F-16 I model had a COMBAT range (approx, the actual range is classified) of 2100 km. That translates to 1130 nm and 1300 sm.

So your conclusion is ... ?

BrianR · 06-27-2008, 08:15 AM

actual range is classified.

The Israelies have not consulted with me in the design of the F16I Sufa.

BrianR · 06-29-2008, 08:25 AM

My conclusion is: details matter. When something incorrect like a statistic glares at me from the screen, I have to say something, especially when I actually know of which I speak.

TheMercenary · 06-29-2008, 08:32 AM

http://therewaschocolate.com/ZenCart...bes(600px).jpg for Iran?

01-10-2007, 04:08 AM	#1
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	IMHO, Having 6 million of your friends and family members turned into air pollution, would give anyone an itchy trigger finger. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

06-26-2008, 07:25 PM	#3
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Whoa folks. TW and Bruce, specifically. I am the resident armchair expert on military aircraft. Last I checked, the F-16 I model had a COMBAT range (approx, the actual range is classified) of 2100 km. That translates to 1130 nm and 1300 sm. That range is calculated by taking the tested range if the F100-PW-229 engine with which it comes equipped, adding in the extended range afforded by the drop tanks (600 gal) and taking away a small fudge factor to allow for armament. The ferry range is twice that because the plane doesn't have to return to it's base. Often, the "Operational Range" number put forth by the various websites offering information on the type is the same as the ferry range or even the Maximum range, which doesn't allow 45 mins of fuel available at landing, as ferry range does. Any further questions, ask away! __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous Last edited by BrianR; 06-26-2008 at 07:26 PM. Reason: typo fixing

06-27-2008, 02:26 AM	#4
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	You're saying the F-16I, with internal tanks, 450 gallon conformal tanks, and 600 gallon wing tanks, has a range of only 1300 miles? Pshaw. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-27-2008, 08:15 AM	#6
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	actual range is classified. The Israelies have not consulted with me in the design of the F16I Sufa. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

06-29-2008, 08:25 AM	#7
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	My conclusion is: details matter. When something incorrect like a statistic glares at me from the screen, I have to say something, especially when I actually know of which I speak. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

06-26-2008, 08:16 AM	#2
tranquill Neophyte-in-training Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	Israeli analyst*suggests turning nuclear Iran against Egypt. He argues that Shia dominance is prefereable to the Sunni's. See this: http://samsonblinded.org/blog/use-ir...inst-egypt.htm

06-29-2008, 08:32 AM	#8
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	http://therewaschocolate.com/ZenCart...bes(600px).jpg for Iran? __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

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