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Posted on 01/29/2004 6:42:13 PM PST by Happy2BMe
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To: Happy2BMe
With friends like these, who needs enemas??
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posted on
01/29/2004 7:37:58 PM PST
by
tracer
(ay)
To: winker
What would prevent China or North Korea providing even more sophisticated equipment to El Presidente to toy around with.
What makes you think Isreal won't sell them "sophisticated" toys?
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posted on
01/29/2004 7:44:14 PM PST
by
mr.pink
To: winker
" Every day brings new challenges in this hemisphere and the Monroe Doctrine has been challenged once again; what are we to do now?" Jimmy Carter to the rescue?
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posted on
01/29/2004 7:46:56 PM PST
by
Happy2BMe
(U.S. borders - Controlled by CORRUPT Politicians and Slave-Labor Employers)
To: Happy2BMe; ambrose
LA VOZ DE AZTLAN NEWS BULLETIN
Don't believe it til Debka confirms it.
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posted on
01/29/2004 7:47:50 PM PST
by
JerseyHighlander
(quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur.)
To: Kirkwood
It's inevitable.
To: ambrose
Mexico:
2 ex US DDs, modernized and now classed as Frigates.
5 ex US Frigates
about 60 patrol boats of various sizes and ages.
A little weaker than the Canadian navy, but not by much:
Canada:
3 30+ year old destroyers
12 Frigates
2 subs + 2 pending transfer (may have been received by now)
12 patrol boats
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posted on
01/29/2004 7:54:05 PM PST
by
PAR35
To: ambrose; moehoward
Saar 4
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In the early 1970s Gabriel anti-ship missiles were installed on Saar 2'' and Saar 3 Jaguar'' type missile boats, as well as two Israeli built missile boats of the Reshef' class (Saar 4) which were based on a completely new design and construction by Israeli Shipyards. These missiles proved their effectiveness in the Yom Kippur War (1973), as Israeli missile boats sank several Osa'' and loomar'' missile boats with zero losses.
A decade later, the long-range Harpoon missiles were introduced, as well as extended range Gabriel II missiles anymore advanced systems, implementing lessons learned during the Yom Kippur War (1973). Three Saar 3 ships were also modified for anti-submarine warfare, equipped with sonar systems, ASW torpedoes and depth charge launchers. Saar 2 and Saar 3 missile boats remained in service with the Israel Navy until the mid 1990s. In the 1970s. Israel became self sufficient in ship construction, as Israel Shipyards assumed all construction work for missile boats and landing craft. New constructions included the stretched Saar 4 class boats, which grew larger by 4 meters, to accommodate a hangar and landing deck for Aerospatiale Panther helicopters. Two ships of the Chochit'' class were built, the first one bing Aliya'' launched in 1980, followed by INS Geula''. Two additional stretched Noshav'' class boats were built without these social facilities, providing additional space for a capon systems and stores. Some Saar 4'' class boats also assumed the ASW role, equipped with various sonar systems, including an EDO towed array system, ASW torpedoes and torpedo decoys systems. The Saar 4 (Saar) missile boats were built at the Israel shipyards and based on Israel Navy designs grounded in accumulated experience derived in the operation of "cherburg" (Saar 3). |
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Technical Data
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Saar 4 Missile BoatLength 58.1 meters Beam 7.62 meters Displacement full load 446 tons Speed 30 knots Propulsion 4 MTU engines Weapon systems Vulcan gun 76 mm gun 6 Gabriel sea-to-sea missiles 8 Harpoon sea-to-sea missiles (see Saar 4.5) Command, control and defense systems
Saar 4 Anti-Submarine Missile Boat
Length 58.1 meters Beam 7.62 meters Displacement full load 446 tons Speed 30 knots Propulsion 4 MTU engines Weapon systems Vulcan gun 6 Gabriel sea-to-sea missiles 8 Harpoon sea-to-sea missiles (see Saar 4.5) Anti-submarine missile system Command, control and defense systems
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Main Characteristics
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General Characteristics: Developed and built by the Israel Shipyards based on the extensive experience of the Israel Navy. Proven operational use by the Israel Navy. ILS support, maintenance and training. Long endurance at sea. Gabriel Mk II missiles Guns- 40mm, 20mm ASW
Dimensions: Overall length 58.1m Maximum beam 7.62m Mean draft (max. load) 2.80m Displacement: Full load 445 t Standard 390 t Speed: Max. 33 kts Cruising 19 kts Operational Ranges: At 19 kts 4800 n.m. At 30 Kts 2200 n.m Seakeeping Up to state 5 Detection and Navigation: Surface/ air search radar - Neptune/ S.P.S C&C system (optional) Weapon Systems: Missiles - Gabriel MK II, up to 8 units Guns - 1X40mm, 2X20mm Machine guns - 3X0.5mm Fire control radar - Orion Communication: Full range of HF, VHF, HVHF, UHF Machinery: - 4 MTU 16v 538 TB91 engines, Max. power - 3380 hp (per engine) - 4 propellers - Fuel Consumption - 154gr. /hp.h Electronic Warfare Systems: ESM ECM Anti-Submarine Warfare: VDS (optional) Safety and Damage Control: Fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment Life saving equipment Accommodation: Provides separate quarters for Captain, officers and crew Air-conditioned |
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posted on
01/29/2004 7:55:45 PM PST
by
Happy2BMe
(U.S. borders - Controlled by CORRUPT Politicians and Slave-Labor Employers)
To: TheBattman
And Mexico's big enemy is????>>>>>>>>
herself !!
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posted on
01/29/2004 7:56:50 PM PST
by
txdoda
("Navy-brat")
To: Kirkwood
Mexico - the 51st state. Illegal immigration problem solved! We should have taken all of Mexico after the Mexican-American War.
To: PAR35; ambrose; moehoward
GABRIEL
Gabriel Mk 3 A/S
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The Gabriel has been successively updated to the current "Gabriel III" missile, with twice the range and a substantially different external appearance from the Gabriel I. It is available in both ship-launched and air-launched versions, with the air-launched version known as the Gabriel III "A/S" (Air to Surface).
The Gabriel III A/S is powered by a stubby cruciform wings fitted to the midsection and cruciform tailfins for guidance. It has boost-sustain solid rocket motor and is fitted with a SAP warhead. While the Gabriel I used a semiactive radar homing seeker that required the launch platform to keep the target illuminated by radar, the Gabriel III has a dual-mode seeker that can be operated in "fire and forget" or "fire and update" modes. In the "fire and forget" mode, the Gabriel III is guided by an INS into the target area, with altitude maintained by a radar altimeter. It then turns on its active radar seeker to lock onto and attack the target after a search. In the "fire and update" mode, the missile can receive course corrections from the launch aircraft while it is cruising towards the target, allowing it to keep its radar seeker off until the last moment. The Israeli Gabriel III A/S is an advanced offshoot of the original Gabriel ship-to-ship missile system. The original Gabriel was a small, canister fired sea skimmer, designed to attack enemy vessels at wavetop level, making its approach extremely hard to detect. This newer, air-launched version is larger, with a range of 60+ km, and carries a high-explosive warhead weighing 150 kg. The guidance system of the Gabriel III/AS enables it to fly so low that it must be pre-set according to the current size of the waves. |
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Gabriel Mk 3
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Gabriel Mk 3 A/S
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Category
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Anti-Ship
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Anti-Ship (Air Launch)
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Length
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375 cm
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378 cm
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Span
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132 cm
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108 cm
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Body
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33 cm
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33 cm
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Weight
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560 kg (warhead 150 kg)
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590 kg (warhead 150 kg)
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Guidance
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IAI
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IAI
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Guidance Type
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Active
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Active
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Model
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2-stage spr.
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1-stage spr.
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Range
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36 km
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60+ km
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Speed
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0.7 Mach
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0.7 Mach
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Status
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Antiship sea skimmer
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Air launch version Entered Service 1982
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Gabriel IV
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There is apparently a new long-range turbojet-powered version of the Gabriel, the "Gabriel IVLR", and some sources state that Denel of South Africa has also built a 150 kilogram submunition warhead for the Gabriel. This unusual warhead has a main charge and 35 fragmenting submunitions that detonate in sequence at 5 millisecond intervals, with the fragments heavy enough to penetrate bulkheads.
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Gabriel IV
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Range
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200 km
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Weight
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960 kg (warhead 240 kg)
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Length
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470 cm
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Core Diameter
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44 cm
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Span
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160 cm
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posted on
01/29/2004 8:01:54 PM PST
by
Happy2BMe
(U.S. borders - Controlled by CORRUPT Politicians and Slave-Labor Employers)
To: Happy2BMe
I read this article several weeks ago, but the deal had also included two helicopters. I did not see this mentioned.
Lord only knows what they have up their sleeve.
To: calawah98
I do not understand the light heartedness in this debate. I think we, as Americans, are really spoiled and think wars and stuff just cannot happen to us here.
A properly lobbed missle in the direction of a laxly secured nuclear power station might make for a wee bit of a mess..huh?
And as for the price tag...hey, we bought those missles for Mexico..as part of the good neighbor plan. You know..dont ask, dont tell, illegals mailing their hard earned American dollars home.
There is going to be a rude awakening in this country .. and we only have ourselves to blame. Keep voting for the lesser of two evils like Allen Keyes said, and see where we are in another four years.
To: calawah98; ambrose; moehoward
"I read this article several weeks ago, but the deal had also included two helicopters.""SAAR 4.5" - Missile / Gun Boat Helicopter Carrier
The smallest Helicopter Carrier of its kind in the world. Outstanding features of this class of missile boats include very high survivability, extensive power and weapon systems designed for the naval arena. The boat has the ability to detect and strike beyond the horizon.
Advanced weapon systems include improved Gabriel missiles, Harpoon missiles, anti-aircraft guns, a radar system and a command & control system.
ALIYA CLASS - "SAAR 4.5"
MISSILE/GUN BOAT HELICOPTER CARRIER
General Characteristics:
Helicopter Carrier
Various missiles (Harpoon & Gabriel)
Long endurance at sea.
Maintenance and logistic support by the Israel Navy are available.
Dimensions:
Overall length 61.7m
Maximum beam 7.62m
Full load mean draft 2.80m
Displacement:
Total displacement 488 ton
Light displacement 430 ton
Speed:
Max. speed 33 knots
Cruising speed 19 knots
Operational Ranges:
Range at 19 knots 4800 NM
Range at 30 knots 2200 NM
Seakeeping Up to state 5
Detection:
Radars: Neptune
Weapon Systems:
Missiles - Harpoon and Gabriel MK2.
Guns - 1X40mm and 2X20mm
Machine guns - 4X0.5"
AA missiles - Portable.
Navigation:
Gyro, Laz-17, Magnavox, Receiver, sal-Log, G.P.S
Communication:
HF, VHF, HVHF, UHF Transceivers.
Machinery:
4x538 MTU Engines driving 4 propellers
Engine max. output 3380 HP. each.
Safety & Damage Control:
Fire extinguishing system and Hand -held extiguishers.
Fire Alarm system
Foam generator & gun.
Accommodations:
Captain, officers, crew and air-crew have separate quarters.
Helicopter Facilities:
Hangar
Landing platform
Fuel tanks (jet fuel)
Safety systems
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posted on
01/29/2004 8:31:40 PM PST
by
Happy2BMe
(U.S. borders - Controlled by CORRUPT Politicians and Slave-Labor Employers)
To: stillafreemind
I do not plan on voting for either of the lesser two evils.
Atomic Punk posted an article by Hon Ron Paul on 10/23/03,
"A Republic if you can keep it" I had printed it out, and sat an reread it today, he has the guts to get up and tell the House of Representatives, what they are doing, but they fail to listen.
It was an excellent article, an one that needs rereading every once in a while, to keep your priorities focused.
To: calawah98
Thanks..I will try looking that up and give it a read.
So..what are we conservatives to do? I hate not voting for Pres. but I cannot and will not vote dem or for Bush.
Thanks again.
To: stillafreemind
Maybe I read the article wrong. I see where the other article posted where helicopter is listed with the type of ship.
I am still looking for an answer, but have not came up with any one yet. I like the Constitution Party, but will have to wait an see.
To: Happy2BMe
Um, this is two patrol boats. The hype is ridiculous.
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posted on
01/29/2004 10:09:24 PM PST
by
JasonC
To: Happy2BMe
This is just ducky!
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posted on
01/30/2004 3:33:54 AM PST
by
JustPiper
(Register Republican and Write-In Tom Tancredo in March)
To: Happy2BMe; All
Today begins an ongoing thread to add your links, important news,legislative happenings etc. all regarding the protection of our borders. There are now so many articles and news stories that it is good to have one place to view it all.
I will start off this thread with saying I believe we all need to contact our state representatives and those is our party who need to know this is not a one-horse issue that will go away.I have stated that all it takes is one issue to start a domino effect and the entire administration could fall apart. None of us wants that to happen. We also need to contact the media and make sure the democratic spin on this is not for political advantage. This issue is closely correlated with the War On Terror for terrorist's are using our open border's against us the same way they used commercial flights to attack us on 911. Fight Illegal Immigration {{{Ongoing Thread}}}
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posted on
01/30/2004 3:37:18 AM PST
by
JustPiper
(Register Republican and Write-In Tom Tancredo in March)
To: Happy2BMe
IMO Mexico should not spend on army weapons for the simple reason that they have no enemy who would want to invade them. It shoudl disband it's military and build up it's police force.
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posted on
01/30/2004 4:20:35 AM PST
by
Cronos
(W2004!)
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