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Old November 16th 03, 10:59 PM
Henry J. Cobb
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Scott Ferrin wrote in message . ..
On 16 Nov 2003 08:48:24 -0800, (Henry J. Cobb) wrote:

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald...ss/7264071.htm
"The range ability increases dramatically. It allows us to reach any
place in the Middle East," he said. "It's a very sophisticated
aircraft that allows us to do almost anything."

Yes, but are they nuke capable?


Without knowing the requirements for Israeli nukes it's impossible to
say. Just because US aircraft require dedicated circuitry doesn't
mean the rest of the world does.


Well, there's lots of stuff you'll want on any nuclear bomb equiped
aircraft.

Hardened electronics, flash protection (even what color the planes are
painted can tell you a lot), inertial navigation, etc.

-HJC