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DetroitLegalBeagle

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4. We're prepping to attack Iran
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 08:04 AM
Mar 2025

B2's have enough range to hit Irans suspected nuclear sites without the need to refuel. They are also, as far as I know, the only bombers we have that can carry the GBU-57 Massive ordnance Penetrator. It's a 30,000 lbs bunker buster. Supposed to be able to penetrate 200ft into the ground before detonation of it's 5000lb warhead. The B2 can carry 2 at the same time. Estimates I've seen is we have up to 9 B2's at Diego Garcia, half of our B2 fleet. Plus around a dozen mid air refuelers and 3 C17 cargo planes.

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It is wag the dog Duncanpup Mar 2025 #1
Exactly! SheltieLover Mar 2025 #2
tRump sent a demand letter to Iran three weeks ago. They responded or will respond through the Omanis. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2025 #3
We're prepping to attack Iran DetroitLegalBeagle Mar 2025 #4
Yeah sounds like more ordnance then we would need for the Houthis EX500rider Mar 2025 #5
Yep DetroitLegalBeagle Mar 2025 #7
If we attack Iran, we're screwed indusurb Mar 2025 #6
Emphasis on nukes. milestogo Mar 2025 #9
I had to look him up. milestogo Mar 2025 #8
The only disagreement I ever had with Wes Clark was over Iran DFW Mar 2025 #10
$200 bbl oil. roamer65 Mar 2025 #11
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