To: Spktyr
they can’t even build their own jet engines.
30 posted on
01/22/2015 7:41:29 PM PST by
Secret Agent Man
(Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
To: Secret Agent Man
Neither could the Russians until the Brits were stupid enough to sell them the Rolls Nene engine. Guess who the Chinese have been importing from in turn?
31 posted on
01/22/2015 7:55:02 PM PST by
Spktyr
(Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
To: Secret Agent Man
Also, they can make hard drives - most are made there now - so their machining isn’t the problem. Metallurgy isn’t going to be terribly far behind.
32 posted on
01/22/2015 7:55:59 PM PST by
Spktyr
(Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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