I’m still trying to figure out how a heat seeking missile finds a balloon.
I believe the word you might be missing is HOT. All the AIM 7 and the newer versions just need a heat source.
I didnt quite get why they didnt use the 20mm cannons to blast them? Arent those rounds cheaper than a million $ missile?
Maybe it has to do with getting too close / under the target, coming in too fast ... or where the "missing" rounds go?
Pretty sure all new fighters have that 6-barrel gun onboard, even the stealth.
Ok Ok - back to the humor ...
And you would think with a few cannon rounds it would deflate slower and have more of a controlled descent.
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I’m still trying to figure out how a heat seeking missile finds a balloon.
I believe the word you might be missing is HOT. All the AIM 7 and the newer versions just need a heat source.
I didnt quite get why they didnt use the 20mm cannons to blast them? Arent those rounds cheaper than a million $ missile?
Maybe it has to do with getting too close / under the target, coming in too fast ... or where the "missing" rounds go?
Pretty sure all new fighters have that 6-barrel gun onboard, even the stealth.
Ok Ok - back to the humor ...
Wouldn't a very sharp pencil due the trick ??
I know that's what I use when I need to pop a balloon.
I’m still trying to figure out how a heat seeking missile finds a balloon.
I believe the word you might be missing is HOT. All the AIM 7 and the newer versions just need a heat source.
I didnt quite get why they didnt use the 20mm cannons to blast them? Arent those rounds cheaper than a million $ missile?
Maybe it has to do with getting too close / under the target, coming in too fast ... or where the "missing" rounds go?
Pretty sure all new fighters have that 6-barrel gun onboard, even the stealth.
Ok Ok - back to the humor ...
Wouldn't a very sharp pencil due the trick ??
I know that's what I use when I need to pop a balloon.
It would save the US Gov't millions of dollars.
Chris
An F22 Raptor carries 480 rounds of 20mm ammunition. It would be hard to hit the target with enough rounds to actually bring it down where and when you wanted to. In previous balloon shoot downs, it took over 1,000 rounds before the balloon had enough holes in it to bring it down and the balloon drifted for miles before it deflated. In reality, trying to shoot it down would have likely required multiple high-altitude runs by multiple planes with a higher chance of failure. It could also have resulted in the balloon coming to earth in deeper water where it would have been harder to recover. As they say, use the best tool for the job.
I’m still trying to figure out how a heat seeking missile finds a balloon.
I believe the word you might be missing is HOT. All the AIM 7 and the newer versions just need a heat source.
I didnt quite get why they didnt use the 20mm cannons to blast them? Arent those rounds cheaper than a million $ missile?
Maybe it has to do with getting too close / under the target, coming in too fast ... or where the "missing" rounds go?
Pretty sure all new fighters have that 6-barrel gun onboard, even the stealth.
Ok Ok - back to the humor ...
Wouldn't a very sharp pencil due the trick ??
I know that's what I use when I need to pop a balloon.
It would save the US Gov't millions of dollars.
Chris
An F22 Raptor carries 480 rounds of 20mm ammunition. It would be hard to hit the target with enough rounds to actually bring it down where and when you wanted to. In previous balloon shoot downs, it took over 1,000 rounds before the balloon had enough holes in it to bring it down and the balloon drifted for miles before it deflated. In reality, trying to shoot it down would have likely required multiple high-altitude runs by multiple planes with a higher chance of failure. It could also have resulted in the balloon coming to earth in deeper water where it would have been harder to recover. As they say, use the best tool for the job.
Also, those 20mm 1000 rounds would have to land somewhere after they pierce the balloon. One of the major rules of sport shooting is to know your target and know what's beyond your target.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
Voltaire: Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero.
Scene: A court room in Oklahoma where a person is on trial for murder.
There is strong evidence indicating guilt; however, there is no corpse. In the defense's closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client is guilty and that it looks like he'll probably be convicted, resorts to a clever trick. "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I have a surprise for you all," the lawyer says as he looks at his watch. "Within 1 minute, the person presumed dead in this case will walk into this court room," he says and he looks toward the courtroom door.
The jury, somewhat stunned, all look on eagerly. A minute passes. Nothing happens. Finally the lawyer says: 'Actually, I made up the previous statement. But you all looked on with anticipation. I, therefore, put it to you that there is reasonable doubt in this case as to whether anyone was killed and insist that you return a verdict of not guilty."
The jury, clearly confused, retires to deliberate. A very few minutes later, the jury returns and a representative pronounces a verdict of guilty.
"But how?" inquires the lawyer. "You must have had some doubt; I saw all of you stare at the door."
Answers the representative: "Oh, we did look. But your client didn't."
St. Peter was sitting at the Pearly Gates when a scrawny fellow showed up.
“Hello,” said the Saint. “Can you tell me about something worthwhile that you did on Earth?”
“Sure,” said the little guy. “I was walking up to this bar when I saw a bunch of tough-looking bikers menacing this pretty girl. I told them to leave her alone, and they just laughed at me. So I went to the leader, bonked him on the head, pushed his hog over, and tore his nose ring out. I told him he’d have to answer to me.”
St. Peter said, “That’s commendable! When did this happen?”
“A few minutes ago,” said the fellow.
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USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
A drunk phoned the police to report that thieves had broken in to his car.
"They've stolen the dashboard, steering wheel, break pedal, even the accelerator," he cried out.
However, before the police investigation could get under way the phone rang a second time, with the same voice came over the line. "Never mind," said the drunk with a hiccup, "I got in the backseat by mistake.
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I went metal detecting in Germany hoping to find an old coin.
I missed the Mark though.
I saw someone rubbing an American coin with a Canadian coin, hoping they would conceive.
I thought to myself, "That doesn't make cents..."
I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.
And you would think with a few cannon rounds it would deflate slower and have more of a controlled descent.
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I think in WWI they were called Sausage Busters
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Wouldn't a very sharp pencil due the trick ??
I know that's what I use when I need to pop a balloon.
It would save the US Gov't millions of dollars.
Chris
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An F22 Raptor carries 480 rounds of 20mm ammunition. It would be hard to hit the target with enough rounds to actually bring it down where and when you wanted to. In previous balloon shoot downs, it took over 1,000 rounds before the balloon had enough holes in it to bring it down and the balloon drifted for miles before it deflated. In reality, trying to shoot it down would have likely required multiple high-altitude runs by multiple planes with a higher chance of failure. It could also have resulted in the balloon coming to earth in deeper water where it would have been harder to recover. As they say, use the best tool for the job.
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Also, those 20mm 1000 rounds would have to land somewhere after they pierce the balloon. One of the major rules of sport shooting is to know your target and know what's beyond your target.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
Voltaire: Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero.
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Cheers, RickO
Scene: A court room in Oklahoma where a person is on trial for murder.
There is strong evidence indicating guilt; however, there is no corpse. In the defense's closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client is guilty and that it looks like he'll probably be convicted, resorts to a clever trick. "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I have a surprise for you all," the lawyer says as he looks at his watch. "Within 1 minute, the person presumed dead in this case will walk into this court room," he says and he looks toward the courtroom door.
The jury, somewhat stunned, all look on eagerly. A minute passes. Nothing happens. Finally the lawyer says: 'Actually, I made up the previous statement. But you all looked on with anticipation. I, therefore, put it to you that there is reasonable doubt in this case as to whether anyone was killed and insist that you return a verdict of not guilty."
The jury, clearly confused, retires to deliberate. A very few minutes later, the jury returns and a representative pronounces a verdict of guilty.
"But how?" inquires the lawyer. "You must have had some doubt; I saw all of you stare at the door."
Answers the representative: "Oh, we did look. But your client didn't."
Cheers, RickO
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JUST LOOKS LIKE THIS IS GOING TO BE A HOT MESS SOON
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St. Peter was sitting at the Pearly Gates when a scrawny fellow showed up.
“Hello,” said the Saint. “Can you tell me about something worthwhile that you did on Earth?”
“Sure,” said the little guy. “I was walking up to this bar when I saw a bunch of tough-looking bikers menacing this pretty girl. I told them to leave her alone, and they just laughed at me. So I went to the leader, bonked him on the head, pushed his hog over, and tore his nose ring out. I told him he’d have to answer to me.”
St. Peter said, “That’s commendable! When did this happen?”
“A few minutes ago,” said the fellow.
X=4
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Now you can move to NY. Ha Ha.
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Never!!!
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
Voltaire: Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero.
@PerryHall I would give up Mountain Dew before going to NY
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Neighourhood... It's the British spelling.
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I believe the brits spell it with a "b" rather than an "h".
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@PerryHall- Yes, my typo. Thanks!
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Throw a coin enough times, and suppose one day it lands on its edge.
@Cranium_Basher73- That's to funny! LoL!! 😂
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Not yet, he can't. The answer has 2 solutions. X = 4 or X = -4
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Thankfully I keep coming up with 8.
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USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
A drunk phoned the police to report that thieves had broken in to his car.
"They've stolen the dashboard, steering wheel, break pedal, even the accelerator," he cried out.
However, before the police investigation could get under way the phone rang a second time, with the same voice came over the line. "Never mind," said the drunk with a hiccup, "I got in the backseat by mistake.
Cheers, RickO