SA-21 Growler or MIM-104 Patriot?
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It depends on a target really...Originally posted by hyperD View PostSA-21 Growler or MIM-104 Patriot? -
What sort of name is that for a missile? Next you'll be telling me it's launched from the F-35 furburger.Originally posted by hyperD View PostSA-21 Growler or MIM-104 Patriot?While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Do you reckon it would face a standoff from the Israeli Shavit missile?Originally posted by doodab View PostWhat sort of name is that for a missile? Next you'll be telling me it's launched from the F-35 furburger.
Some great NATO names for SAMs:
SA-10 Grumble
SS-19 Stiletto
SS-15 Scrooge
SS-18 Satan
SS-3 Shyster
SS-1 Scunner
SS-N-22/ASM-MSS Sunburn
SS-17 Spanker
SS-N-1 Scrubber
SS-N-15 Starfish
AS-4 KitchenIf you think my attitude stinks, you should smell my fingers.Comment
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Indeed zeity, you'd almost hope they'd attach a pair of big floppy ears on the rocket...Originally posted by zeitghostNo comparison with our very own Bristol Bloodhound of course.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Bloodhound
A proper British name that.If you think my attitude stinks, you should smell my fingers.Comment
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