You sure they're dead?!

Dowly · 07-03-09, 07:47 AM

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that the chopper used a wee bit too much firepower on it's targets? By the looks of it, it seems to be a town or a city.

Apache firing missile on two suspected insurgents, comes around and fires another missile to a mortartube the two suspects were carrying. (Titty ad warning!!)
http://www.nothingtoxic.com/media/12...g_2_Insurgents

Now, I do understand that the 30mm isnt the most accurate weapon, but surely it does less damage to the surrounding area than a farking missile, ow sorry, 2 missiles.

Biggles · 07-03-09, 07:55 AM

Where was this? Afghanistan? It's good that they put up the pressure of the Taliban with this new offensive and all, but I must say, that was a wee bit overkill, wasn't it?

Schroeder · 07-03-09, 07:57 AM

I find that a bit exaggerated as well. First there is no telling how many civilians are around and second just think of the costs of a guided missile.

Skybird · 07-03-09, 08:31 AM

What was the firing distance? The missiels took some time to reach the target. I see the possibility that they fired from a distance where the 30mm maybe was not reliable, and did not wish to put the gunship at risk when approaching that complex area with buildings (with maybe some nasty surprises waiting for them to come closer).

Freiwillige · 07-03-09, 08:39 AM

That second shot they were just shooting at corpses! Government waste at all levels

Dowly · 07-03-09, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Freiwillige

That second shot they were just shooting at corpses! Government waste at all levels

Actually, they destroyed the mortartube. But still, waste.

Platapus · 07-03-09, 10:05 AM

I found some of the comments on the linked site rather disturbing.

GoldenRivet · 07-03-09, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Actually, they destroyed the mortartube. But still, waste.

that mortar tube will never fire on allied troops again.

no waste seen from my perspective.

07-03-09, 07:47 AM	#1
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,053 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	You sure they're dead?! Is it just me, or does anyone else think that the chopper used a wee bit too much firepower on it's targets? By the looks of it, it seems to be a town or a city. Apache firing missile on two suspected insurgents, comes around and fires another missile to a mortartube the two suspects were carrying. (Titty ad warning!!) http://www.nothingtoxic.com/media/12...g_2_Insurgents Now, I do understand that the 30mm isnt the most accurate weapon, but surely it does less damage to the surrounding area than a farking missile, ow sorry, 2 missiles.

07-03-09, 07:55 AM	#2
Biggles Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweden (I'm not a Viking...) Posts: 3,529 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Where was this? Afghanistan? It's good that they put up the pressure of the Taliban with this new offensive and all, but I must say, that was a wee bit overkill, wasn't it? __________________

07-03-09, 07:57 AM	#3
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	I find that a bit exaggerated as well. First there is no telling how many civilians are around and second just think of the costs of a guided missile. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

07-03-09, 08:31 AM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,637 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	What was the firing distance? The missiels took some time to reach the target. I see the possibility that they fired from a distance where the 30mm maybe was not reliable, and did not wish to put the gunship at risk when approaching that complex area with buildings (with maybe some nasty surprises waiting for them to come closer). __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

07-03-09, 10:05 AM	#7
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,373 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I found some of the comments on the linked site rather disturbing. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

07-03-09, 08:39 AM	#5
Freiwillige The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phx. Az Posts: 1,458 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	That second shot they were just shooting at corpses! Government waste at all levels