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| Iran says its warplanes are capable of reaching Israel |
| 2008-08-17 |
| Iran claimed Sunday it has increased the range of its warplanes, allowing them to fly as far as Israel and back without refueling. State TV quoted air force chief Gen. Ahmad Mighani as saying Iranian warplanes can now fly 3,000 kilometers without refueling. He didn't specify the aircraft type or explain how the range was extended. Israel is about 1,000 kilometers from Iran. Such a range could be achieved by using external fuel tanks attached to the wings or fuselage that can be released when empty. Sunday's report did not refer to Israel by name, but Mighani's remarks come after an IAF air exercise in June that US officials described as a possible rehearsal for a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. |
| Posted by:john frum |
| #24 the(y) plan to put a man on Mons Veneris sometime in the next ten years. heh, our Iranian friends, guess what, we've already been there, IYKWIM, and I think you do... *wink wink* and she says it was the best ;-) |
| Posted by: Frank G 2008-08-17 21:54 |
| #23 "Fly me to the Moon and let me play among the Stars. Let me see what Spring is like on Jupiter and Mars." They've either been listening to Frank Sinatra or watching too much "Mystery Science Theater 3000". |
| Posted by: Deacon Blues 2008-08-17 21:28 |
| #22 Deh not what Ima hearing Rob. Think planet size black bag. |
| Posted by: .5MT 2008-08-17 20:16 |
| #21 The secret to their new long-range planes? 3,000 km long hoses. They've also announced the plans for their space program -- the plan to put a man on Mons Veneris sometime in the next ten years. |
| Posted by: Rob Crawford 2008-08-17 19:57 |
| #20 [*,** an obscure koranic reference] Not as obscure as all that in certain circles, Spike Uniter. He rode his favourite white horse, if I recall correctly, appropriate for creating a moon shadow. I do love when Rantburgers get on a roll! |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2008-08-17 19:39 |
| #19 Iran announced today that they have developed a breed of dogs with exceptional endurance - able to chase down an M1A1 tank at full throttle. Hey "Spike" - have fun!@ Go chase down that Main Battle Tank. Be sure to tear it up real good, once you catch it. |
| Posted by: Lone Ranger 2008-08-17 19:28 |
| #18 All of you are wrong, they are going to Mars. Upon landing they will discover evidence on Olympus Mons that Muhammed stopped by to have picnic there on his way to Heaven, Thus building the Solar Systems largest Mosque on top of the mountain. |
| Posted by: Charles 2008-08-17 18:38 |
| #17 "Either they are developing a bunch of new stuff simultaneously or they can develop anything they want almost instantaneously." I'll take what's behind Door #3, gorb. They're lying. |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2008-08-17 18:28 |
| #16 #14 & #15 are a HOOT! |
| Posted by: Red Dawg 2008-08-17 17:20 |
| #15 Anonymoose, nope, they are poised to create a monopoly in cheese* production--they'll go for moon**. [*,** an obscure koranic reference] |
| Posted by: Spike Uniter 2008-08-17 17:00 |
| #14 They also plan to show up the US Moon landing by making the first manned landing on the surface of the Sun. |
| Posted by: Anonymoose 2008-08-17 16:18 |
| #13 Photos at the link. |
| Posted by: Perfesser 2008-08-17 15:17 |
| #12 They wouldn't care about the return trip. |
| Posted by: gorb 2008-08-17 14:51 |
| #11 They've been capable of flying to Israel and back without refueling for a long time - under their own power on the way over and in little tiny pieces on the way back. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2008-08-17 14:04 |
| #10 Surviving the trip across Iraq against American fighters though... |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2008-08-17 14:02 |
| #9 A+ thread LOL! #2 they'll photoshop superduper large fuel tanks on 'em... LOL! Quick as per usual Mr. G! #4 They must be some bad muther f-ers. I better clean out under my bed. ROLF!! #3 Must be that new Insh'Allah fuel injection system. LOL Shway Shway injection system |
| Posted by: Red Dawg 2008-08-17 13:57 |
| #8 FLASH!!!!! The MMs of Iran announce new 'secret' propaganda arsenal, capable of describing anything in intimidating nuances that will bring the Great Satan™ to its knees, or knot its knickers without a shot fired or drunk. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul back from SE Alaska 2008-08-17 13:25 |
| #7 They might, just might, be able to get to Israel, if they didn't use Iraqi air space and the Turks didn't object. If they tried to use Iraqi air space the USAF would smoke them in short order. I also can't realistically see the Turks allowing them overflight rights. Even if they did, the IAF would quickly make sure their excursion was a one-way trip. If the Iranians get in their cockpits to strike Israel, they better say their goodbyes first because they won't get another chance. |
| Posted by: Jolutch Mussolini7800 2008-08-17 13:04 |
| #6 Funny how Iran suddenly announces all these new capabilities. Either they are developing a bunch of new stuff simultaneously or they can develop anything they want almost instantaneously. I wonder how nukes are going to fit into this picture. |
| Posted by: gorb 2008-08-17 13:02 |
| #5 First spy photo here. |
| Posted by: ed 2008-08-17 12:45 |
| #4 They must be some bad muther f-ers. I better clean out under my bed. |
| Posted by: Elmuper Prince of the Pixies1912 2008-08-17 12:39 |
| #3 Must be that new Insh'Allah fuel injection system. |
| Posted by: Grating Trotsky2341 2008-08-17 12:22 |
| #2 they'll photoshop superduper large fuel tanks on 'em... |
| Posted by: Frank G 2008-08-17 12:20 |
| #1 Capable and able are two different things. It's a matter of can versus may. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2008-08-17 12:13 |
