Iran Says Its Warplanes Are Capable Of Reaching Israel
Ha! No doubt in my mind they are “Capable” of flying that far, but being shot down in the process is another story…. Iran doesn’t stand a chance…
Aug 17, 2008
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.
Meanwhile, Iran test launched a rocket it plans to use to carry a research satellite into orbit, state television reported Sunday.
Saturday’s test of the two-stage rocket, called the Safir, or Ambassador, was successful, state TV said, as it broadcast images of the nighttime launch.
It said the Omid research satellite will gather atmospheric data from a low orbit but did not give a date for its launch.
Iran has long held the goal of developing a space program.
In 2005, it launched its first commercial satellite on a Russian rocket in a joint project with Moscow, which appears to be the main partner in transferring space technology to Iran.
Iran first tested a rocket it said was capable of delivering a satellite in February, saying that trial was also successful. It said then that it planned two more test launches before attempting to put its first domestically built satellite into orbit.
The country’s fledgling space program, like its nuclear program, has provoked unease abroad. The same technology used to put satellites into space can also be used to deliver warheads.
The United States called the February 4 launch “just another troubling development,” saying it was a cause for concern about Iran’s continuing development of medium- and long-range missiles.
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Why is he about to shoot that dip sh!t in the back of the head with a paint-ball gun?
August 17th, 2008 at 8:37 amI’ve got a few real ones if he needs to borrow one.
That’s the first thing I noticed. It might hurt but it won’t put Achmadookydick in the dirt where he belongs.
August 17th, 2008 at 9:00 amIran Says Its Warplanes Are Capable Of Reaching Israel
Stupid dumb-ass Aminidick thinks his planes could strike Israel. And ya, I am the Easter Bunny. The last time Israel fought against any towell-heads, (the pathetic Syrians) it was Israel 100, Towell-Headed Syrians 0. Iran could not go anywhere. Aminidick is just spouting off his own bull-shit in hopes that he will believe himself. Stupi-ass.
August 17th, 2008 at 10:51 amFirst they have to avoid being seen by AWACS … not easy. Second they have to avoid the winner of the lottery comprised of USAF, USN, Israel, Kuwait, Iraq, and/or Jordan & Saudi Arabia to determine shoot-down rights.
Come on guys… it’s pretty boring shooting at drones and tow targets all the time .. we need some live fire practice! Be a sport!
August 17th, 2008 at 12:09 pmMy money is on the Iraniac air force never making off the tarmac before it’s destroyed. The more Dinnerjacket wails about the power of his armed forces the more he sounds like Baghdad Bob!!
August 17th, 2008 at 12:16 pmevery time imadickwad shows off his “might”, we know what he has, and so far, it don’t impress me much.
August 17th, 2008 at 1:16 pmI owe you a Coke … If you are old enough to know what that means.
August 17th, 2008 at 4:35 pmHow about “we said it at the same time…?” BTW try 59 and holding
August 17th, 2008 at 6:52 pmtedders:
I was thinking the same thing. Ahmadinejad is sounding like Baghdad Bob. Like Russia, Iran’s print and electronic media is heavily controlled, and Ahmadinejad may be playing to the masses, trying to stir up a sense of patriotic ferver for the war he wants to bring about. It’s really amazing how many similarities there are between the commies and the radical Muslims.
August 17th, 2008 at 6:57 pm