N Koreans 'have 10,000km rocket'

Jimbuna · 12-23-12, 10:48 AM

I'm beginning to wonder if the South Koreans are scaremongering with these type of statements.

When and if North Korea have the capability to reach the west coast of the US I can't see both China and the US sitting idly by and allowing them to start a potential nuclear war....surely?

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North Korea's recent rocket launch shows it has the ability to fire a rocket more than 10,000km (6,200 miles), South Korean officials say.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20830605

Platapus · 12-23-12, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

When and if North Korea have the capability to reach the west coast of the US I can't see both China and the US sitting idly by and allowing them to start a potential nuclear war....surely?

And why would you think that KJU would start a nuclear war?

Like many political leaders, he garners benefit from keeping his people afraid of a potential enemy. All that goes away if there is actual fighting. KJU may play brinkmanship, but the North Koreans would have no benefit if there was an actual shooting way (they would probably cease as a government entity).

Jimbuna · 12-23-12, 12:56 PM

Your probably right but I tend to expect the unexpected from crackpot leaders like those in NK.

soopaman2 · 12-23-12, 12:59 PM

I got a kitten that eats everything in the house, I also got a wife that spends all surplus money.

I am more worried about those 2, than fatboy Kim.

TLAM Strike · 12-23-12, 01:34 PM

Interesting how the booster stage broke apart on splashdown...

Bottom Propellant Tank

Top of Upper Propellant Tank

Bottom of Upper Propellant Tank

Oberon · 12-23-12, 01:41 PM

Hand welded, and probably not to the highest of standards, most likely couldn't withstand the force of impact.

Still quite amazing that they got something actually in to orbit. Of course, does anyone know if what they put up there is actually working as it's suppose to be?

Jimbuna · 12-23-12, 01:53 PM

Didn't NASA or someone say it was spinning out of control shortly after it went into orbit?

http://gizmodo.com/5968007/north-kor...-very-bad-news

Oberon · 12-23-12, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Didn't NASA or someone say it was spinning out of control shortly after it went into orbit?

http://gizmodo.com/5968007/north-kor...-very-bad-news

Ah yes, of course, *smacks head* I even remember making a comment in reply to this.

Jimbuna · 12-23-12, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Ah yes, of course, *smacks head* I even remember making a comment in reply to this.

Well I'll join you *smacks his own head* because there is thread somewhere on the forum about it and I couldn't find it

Takeda Shingen · 12-23-12, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Didn't NASA or someone say it was spinning out of control shortly after it went into orbit?

http://gizmodo.com/5968007/north-kor...-very-bad-news

So it's like everything I put into orbit in Kerbal.

12-23-12, 12:56 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Your probably right but I tend to expect the unexpected from crackpot leaders like those in NK. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-23-12, 12:59 PM	#4
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	I got a kitten that eats everything in the house, I also got a wife that spends all surplus money. I am more worried about those 2, than fatboy Kim. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

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TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Interesting how the booster stage broke apart on splashdown... Bottom Propellant Tank Top of Upper Propellant Tank Bottom of Upper Propellant Tank __________________

12-23-12, 01:53 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Didn't NASA or someone say it was spinning out of control shortly after it went into orbit? http://gizmodo.com/5968007/north-kor...-very-bad-news __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-23-12, 01:41 PM	#6
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Hand welded, and probably not to the highest of standards, most likely couldn't withstand the force of impact. Still quite amazing that they got something actually in to orbit. Of course, does anyone know if what they put up there is actually working as it's suppose to be?