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In reply to the discussion: About that Iranian SAM that took out the drone [View all]jpak
(41,780 posts)36. Oh please - no country - not Russia, not China, not India has a Mach 10 antiship missle
Russia claims its Zircon missile has a top speed of Mach 8 - and it is still in development,
The Russian P-800 Oniks is Mach 2
The Russian/Indian BrahMos antiship missile is Mach 3
The Chinese YJ-18 **might** have a terminal dash speed of Mach 3.
Please stop.
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thank you... I just wanted it clarified. Acronyms like this are really not helpful.
hlthe2b
Jun 2019
#3
"noone could have imagined that the terrorists would fly planes into buildings"
Maine-i-acs
Jun 2019
#8
August 6, 2001 Presidential Daily Briefing: bin Laden determined to strike inside the US
Maine-i-acs
Jun 2019
#25
Heck, there were novels and movies about that scenario. It was actually well anticipated. nt
eppur_se_muova
Jun 2019
#34
Despite the "training exercise" taking place that very morning for that exact scenario.
trev
Jun 2019
#17
one suspects drones are not particularly fast compared to a missile so when a drone attacks Iran
msongs
Jun 2019
#7
Sounds about right. Iran had been a Middle East leader in education and innovation...
TreasonousBastard
Jun 2019
#12
Drones aren't particularly stealthy, maneuverable, or equipped with countermeasures
jberryhill
Jun 2019
#19