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To: BeHoldAPaleHorse

"Out of envelope fof a MANPADS, end of discussion."

NTSB says the explosion happened at 13,700 feet.

US Department of State says "MANPADS can strike aircraft flying at altitudes up to approximately 15,000 feet".

http://www.state.gov/t/pm/rls/fs/53558.htm


91 posted on 12/14/2006 11:16:56 AM PST by Tymesup
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To: Tymesup
US Department of State says "MANPADS can strike aircraft flying at altitudes up to approximately 15,000 feet".

State doesn't know what they're talking about--they can reach a maximum slant range of 15,000 feet, which ends up being about 10,000 feet of altitude in practice.

93 posted on 12/14/2006 11:22:57 AM PST by BeHoldAPaleHorse (Dyslexics of the world, UNTIE!)
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