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Posted: 11/8/2023 6:53:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did the operator survive? He’s at the O Club right now telling the harrowing tale. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 6:55:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: the Houtis are joining the Reaper Shootdown club alongside Iran and Russia I think Iran is currently at the top when it comes to drone shoot downs. After all all they manged to bring down an RQ-170 that was supposed to be stealthy.  |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 6:56:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Kind of impressed they could Until you realize it’s not camel herding houthis in sandals but Iranians in Yemen, |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 6:58:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: with what? Whats the cruising altitude of a reaper? Again, what in the shit are they using to hit that? Quote HistoryQuoted: with what? Whats the cruising altitude of a reaper? Reapers, like other UAVs, are able to fly at an altitude of 50,000 ft (15 km) and can loiter over targets for about 24 hours, making them useful for surveillance missions. Crucially, all of this occurs with a flight crew that remains based in the United States, away from danger. Again, what in the shit are they using to hit that? Exactly my question. Unless the Reaper was screwing around at low altitude and the Houthis were on a mtn top. Oops. The Pantsir system slated to be given to Hez, that was an email subject around here a few days ago, won't get up that high. That's medium-high altitude air defense. Most of those systems are kind of hard to conceal. Not least of which because most of them requiring targeting from some radar. Can Buk (SA-17) be fired and guided solely through using an IRST or the like? |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:00:30 PM EDT
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You take an old one that needs to be retired and send it down there to see what types of Manpads they use. You have a spy plane sitting 50+ miles away collecting intelligence on what and where it came from. Then you follow them home.
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:02:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How hard would it be to develope a kamikaze drone to fly around and crash into another drone? It would be far cheaper to install sidewinders or stingers on a drone and reuse it. Kharn |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:07:18 PM EDT
[#7]
Well, first off - it is kind of what they were made for. Cheaper than loosing a pilot and jet, plus a lot less internal backlash here. Second - sure it was in international airspace.
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:07:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just because they can cruise at 50,000 ft doesn't mean that it was. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:07:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I mean an SA6 will get to 50K and thats no new thing. I just didnt think they had the logistics to get modern tracking radar to see that MFer much less shoot it down or the capabilities to import anything that large. https://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/east_europe/russia/missile_vehicle/sa-6_gainful/SA-6_Gainful_2K12_Kub_mobile_medium-range_air_defense_missile_system_on_tracked_vehicle_Russia_925_001.jpg Then again if you throw enough shit in the air you might get lucky. They never said it was flying at 50k feet. At that altitude it's likely a lot less effective at recon than at 15k. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:08:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I wonder when one of those Drones get shot do the controls vibrate real good like the Microsoft Force Feedback or Xbox controllers do? Then, does the Drone pilot get in trouble or just put another quarter in (hit reset) and it player up! Back in the game. Lastly, 24 hours to stay on station for visuals, I hope that thing has cruise control.  Predator Eulogy |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:09:17 PM EDT
[#11]
It is time for one of their supply ships from Iran to suffer a tragic accident. These things have happened before.
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:10:07 PM EDT
[#12]
They respect and fear Joe. See.
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:15:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Oh don't you worry mister, FJB will be teaching Iran a quick lesson on what happens when you shoot down a U.S. aircraft, just you wait and see. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: $30M up in smoke Oh don't you worry mister, FJB will be teaching Iran a quick lesson on what happens when you shoot down a U.S. aircraft, just you wait and see. OH I WOULD HATE TO BE THE RECIPIENT OF THAT STERNALY WORDED LETTER! |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:17:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If they got ballistic missles that can reach Israel i am sure they have something that can reach a Reaper. Does Iran have a S300 or S400 copy? Not S400 that was wishlist after Russia provided S300 several years ago |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:18:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Clearly not enough. I am sure that system was operated by Iranians. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: So bomb the shit out of the houthi retards. I think we have been. Clearly not enough. I am sure that system was operated by Iranians. possibly |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:18:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: with what? Whats the cruising altitude of a reaper? Again, what in the shit are they using to hit that? Quote HistoryQuoted: with what? Whats the cruising altitude of a reaper? Reapers, like other UAVs, are able to fly at an altitude of 50,000 ft (15 km) and can loiter over targets for about 24 hours, making them useful for surveillance missions. Crucially, all of this occurs with a flight crew that remains based in the United States, away from danger. Again, what in the shit are they using to hit that? They're usually cruising lower than that, closer to 20k. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:18:56 PM EDT
[#17]
Any word on a rescue mission for the pilot?
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:20:19 PM EDT
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Oh no, they hit a prop driven remote control aircraft!
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:20:24 PM EDT
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I wonder if the Houthis were being baited into shooting down the drone so the USA could use that as an excuse to do something in response. Everyone will likely have their own version of the "truth".
The USA will say it was in international air space, and the Houthis will likely say it was in their air space. There will likely be lots more claims from both sides this incident. Claims from either side will be suspect, but that is how the propaganda game is played. The US says their drone was worth $30 Million, and I'm guessing that the Houthis spent plenty of money on the equipment to shoot it down. Houthis not only have to buy the missile, they also have to buy the radar tracking station and the related equipment to launch the missile. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:21:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: "The Biden administration removed the Houthis from the US list of terrorist groups in 2021. " LOL. This is so the American taxpayers can buy the surface to air missiles that shot down the taxpayer funded drone. All in the name of "humanitarian aid" The taxpayers are suckers. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:21:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: with what? Whats the cruising altitude of a reaper? Again, what in the shit are they using to hit that? Probably stuff the Russkies gave them. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:21:25 PM EDT
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Woke white women running the WH sing "to the river to the sea!"
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:22:01 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: So bomb the shit out of the houthi retards. That's what I am saying. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:22:09 PM EDT
[#24]
Can the Houthis even claim air space?
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:23:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They never said it was flying at 50k feet. At that altitude it's likely a lot less effective at recon than at 15k. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I mean an SA6 will get to 50K and thats no new thing. I just didnt think they had the logistics to get modern tracking radar to see that MFer much less shoot it down or the capabilities to import anything that large. https://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/east_europe/russia/missile_vehicle/sa-6_gainful/SA-6_Gainful_2K12_Kub_mobile_medium-range_air_defense_missile_system_on_tracked_vehicle_Russia_925_001.jpg Then again if you throw enough shit in the air you might get lucky. They never said it was flying at 50k feet. At that altitude it's likely a lot less effective at recon than at 15k. Maybe.. But Is a reaper incapable of tracking at its cruising altitude to detect cruise missile launces aimed at Isreal. I would assume that bit of technology has a hell of a optics suite strapped to its belly. If its flying in man pad range i would assume its field of view would be limited vs at cruising altitude. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:23:20 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: not bs happened this am China - Taiwan will raise some hackles in GD when that goes down |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:23:58 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Wasn’t the left screaming about the humanitarian crisis in Yemen where Saudi Arabia was attacking the poor Houthi minority? Biden cut off military aid to the Saudis because of the Hezbollah backed Houthis…that’s why Mohamed Bin Salman started courting Russia and BRICS and why he told Biden to fuck off when he asked the Saudis to ramp up oil production. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:24:30 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It is time for one of their supply ships from Iran to suffer a tragic accident. These things have happened before. We have got plenty. Have you not seen all the small arms? :quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/archetype/22LY6YRHLFGZPGDSZZMU3GZGB4.jpg)
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:25:09 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: So bomb the shit out of the houthi retards. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:25:29 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They're usually cruising lower than that, closer to 20k. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: with what? Whats the cruising altitude of a reaper? Reapers, like other UAVs, are able to fly at an altitude of 50,000 ft (15 km) and can loiter over targets for about 24 hours, making them useful for surveillance missions. Crucially, all of this occurs with a flight crew that remains based in the United States, away from danger. Again, what in the shit are they using to hit that? They're usually cruising lower than that, closer to 20k. Which is above manpad.. So thats the question. What kind of thing are they using to identify, track and shoot down a target at 20K feet. "The Stinger missile has an altitude range of approximately 11,000 feet (3 kilometers). It has a range of fire of 2.4 to 5 miles (4 to 8 kilometers). The Stinger missile is designed to engage low-altitude aircraft and helicopters, such as bombers, fighters, transports, or drones. Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance Here are some other altitudes for the Stinger missile: FIM-92 Stinger: Altitude: 12,500ft (3.8 km) FIM-92A: Maximum altitude: 3.5 km Stinger FIM-92B: Minimum altitude: 30 m The Stinger missile has a passive infrared seeker that emits no radiation that a target aircraft can detect. Instead, it guides on the infrared energy (heat) emitted by the target. " |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:25:30 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Quick load last save point. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I wonder when one of those Drones get shot do the controls vibrate real good like the Microsoft Force Feedback or Xbox controllers do? Then, does the Drone pilot get in trouble or just put another quarter in (hit reset) and it player up! Back in the game. Lastly, 24 hours to stay on station for visuals, I hope that thing has cruise control. Quick load last save point. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:25:59 PM EDT
[#32]
So carpet bomb a 3 mile swatch of their cities or bases for ever missle they shoot.
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:26:05 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:26:15 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: How hard would it be to develope a kamikaze drone to fly around and crash into another drone? The Israelis have autonomous loitering munitions that wait for a target to appear then blow that shit up. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:27:40 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:28:50 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Until you realize it’s not camel herding houthis in sandals but Iranians in Yemen, Wait till GD finds out IRGC is running ops in Africa |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:29:28 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Saudis have been, for years. Yemeni Civil War, second one in 50 years actually…. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:34:11 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Which is above manpad.. So thats the question. What kind of thing are they using to identify, track and shoot down a target at 20K feet. "The Stinger missile has an altitude range of approximately 11,000 feet (3 kilometers). It has a range of fire of 2.4 to 5 miles (4 to 8 kilometers). The Stinger missile is designed to engage low-altitude aircraft and helicopters, such as bombers, fighters, transports, or drones. Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance Here are some other altitudes for the Stinger missile: FIM-92 Stinger: Altitude: 12,500ft (3.8 km) FIM-92A: Maximum altitude: 3.5 km Stinger FIM-92B: Minimum altitude: 30 m The Stinger missile has a passive infrared seeker that emits no radiation that a target aircraft can detect. Instead, it guides on the infrared energy (heat) emitted by the target. " Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: with what? Whats the cruising altitude of a reaper? Reapers, like other UAVs, are able to fly at an altitude of 50,000 ft (15 km) and can loiter over targets for about 24 hours, making them useful for surveillance missions. Crucially, all of this occurs with a flight crew that remains based in the United States, away from danger. Again, what in the shit are they using to hit that? They're usually cruising lower than that, closer to 20k. Which is above manpad.. So thats the question. What kind of thing are they using to identify, track and shoot down a target at 20K feet. "The Stinger missile has an altitude range of approximately 11,000 feet (3 kilometers). It has a range of fire of 2.4 to 5 miles (4 to 8 kilometers). The Stinger missile is designed to engage low-altitude aircraft and helicopters, such as bombers, fighters, transports, or drones. Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance Here are some other altitudes for the Stinger missile: FIM-92 Stinger: Altitude: 12,500ft (3.8 km) FIM-92A: Maximum altitude: 3.5 km Stinger FIM-92B: Minimum altitude: 30 m The Stinger missile has a passive infrared seeker that emits no radiation that a target aircraft can detect. Instead, it guides on the infrared energy (heat) emitted by the target. " Houthis have several SAM types including improvised versions. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:36:11 PM EDT
[#39]
Just erase 30 million scum. Then we’re even.
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:37:01 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Kind of impressed they could Impressed they could, but also wondering who supplied them. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:40:45 PM EDT
[#41]
How about loading a drone up with Plutonium-242 , do a fly over and let them shoot it down............
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:40:46 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Impressed they could, but also wondering who supplied them. https://www.forbes.com/sites/arielcohen/2021/04/05/china-iran-400-billion-accord-a-power-shift-threatens-western-energy/amp/  Attached Filehttps://www.iranintl.com/en/202311019772  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:55:01 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Cheaper than losing an aircrew. We could've sent that money to Zelensky though. Fuck. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:57:52 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Until you realize it’s not camel herding houthis in sandals but Iranians in Yemen, https://www.rudaw.net/english/middleeast/08112023  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 7:59:45 PM EDT
[#45]
That's pretty sophisticated for a bunch of half-assed mountain boys
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Posted: 11/8/2023 8:01:55 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Some are saying this is old footage of a SA Drone being shot down Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Hutti video of the Reaper shootdown -
Some are saying this is old footage of a SA Drone being shot down Some spokesperson said Iran isn’t getting our message regarding Gaza. I think we are missing their message to us. |
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Posted: 11/8/2023 8:03:18 PM EDT
[#47]
Strong worded letter
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Posted: 11/8/2023 8:09:53 PM EDT
[#48]
Mike Tyson was told that the Ayatollah shot down one of our drones. He said "Ayatollah? Houthi?".
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Posted: 11/8/2023 8:11:00 PM EDT
[#49]
Sacrificial lamb (probe) to determine actual opposition capability.
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Posted: 11/8/2023 8:17:50 PM EDT
[#50]
“Houthis”
Sure….sure |
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