Friday, October 3, 2008

Insurgent 101: Sorry About That First JDAM Being a Dud...The Second One Got Your Attention, Right?

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

It goes to prove that all things made by man are not perfect. It also goes to demonstrate that when the American military deliver one of those rare faulty piece of munitions, one that operates correctly is sure to follow.

Thanks to McCain, the good ones are there. Given the option, "The Anointed One would be sure to eliminate the backup piece.

Hmm, if you think about it, this demonstrates the difference between the dud ("The Anointed One") and the one that gets your attention, McCain.

Holger Awakens said...

anonymous,

Now that's an analogy that I hadn't thought of and it is excellent !

Well done - thanks for stopping by.

:Holger Danske

Charlie Ehler said...

The first was a dud, but if you look closely the second strike is actually 2 JDAMS. That would explain the unusually large explosion.

Charlie Ehler

Anonymous said...

The best way to dispose of fresh duds is to blow them up. Safety first.

Holger Awakens said...

charlie,

Great catch there! I watched it again and you are right - there are two JDAMs in the second explosion...awesome!

pat,

hahaha...good to see ya brother, thanks for stopping by.

:Holger Danske