Lockheed Martin completes first F-16I for Israel

"Scott Ferrin" wrote in message
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On 16 Nov 2003 08:48:24 -0800, (Henry J. Cobb) wrote:

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald...ss/7264071.htm
"The range ability increases dramatically. It allows us to reach any
place in the Middle East," he said. "It's a very sophisticated
aircraft that allows us to do almost anything."

Yes, but are they nuke capable?


Without knowing the requirements for Israeli nukes it's impossible to
say. Just because US aircraft require dedicated circuitry doesn't
mean the rest of the world does.

lun

On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:44:41 -0800, "Tarver Engineering"
wrote:


"Scott Ferrin" wrote in message
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On 16 Nov 2003 08:48:24 -0800, (Henry J. Cobb) wrote:

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald...ss/7264071.htm
"The range ability increases dramatically. It allows us to reach any
place in the Middle East," he said. "It's a very sophisticated
aircraft that allows us to do almost anything."

Yes, but are they nuke capable?


Without knowing the requirements for Israeli nukes it's impossible to
say. Just because US aircraft require dedicated circuitry doesn't
mean the rest of the world does.

lun



Maybe you could enlighten us with more of your "expertise"?

Scott Ferrin wrote in message . ..
On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 10:44:41 -0800, "Tarver Engineering"
wrote:


"Scott Ferrin" wrote in message
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On 16 Nov 2003 08:48:24 -0800, (Henry J. Cobb) wrote:

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald...ss/7264071.htm
"The range ability increases dramatically. It allows us to reach any
place in the Middle East," he said. "It's a very sophisticated
aircraft that allows us to do almost anything."

Yes, but are they nuke capable?


Without knowing the requirements for Israeli nukes it's impossible to
say. Just because US aircraft require dedicated circuitry doesn't
mean the rest of the world does.

lun



Maybe you could enlighten us with more of your "expertise"?

The nuke question is an easy one. The Jerusalem Post reported that
both the F-15 and 16 "I" versions are primarily intended for reaching
Iran in the event that Israel has to launch a pre-emptive strike on
their nuclear program. Iran is 1,300 km away.
A while back F-15I aircraft flew to Poland which was 1,600 km away,
proving the capability.
As far as the nukes are concerned, it is a given as these aircraft are
regarded as "strategic" weapons in the eyes of the Jewish State.

Rob

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