Larry Dighera wrote:
On Sat, 14 Jan 2006 17:58:22 GMT, Jack wrote in
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Larry Dighera wrote:


It's clear that it doesn't take 7 people to fly a C-172 as it does a
UAV.

And it's also clear you can't give the Cessna the UAV's capabilities.


Which is it, the Cessna or the UAV's capabilities? (I always love it
when I've got 'em sputterin'.)


I didn't detect any sputtering, nor is there any lack of clarity
in Jack's post. The Cessna can't match the capabilities of the
UAV, nor is there a reasonable chance that it can be modified to do so.
At the very least, I've never heard of a C-172 with 12 hours edurance,
nor capable of employing the sensors and equipment callled for in
this instance.

You appear to have a political axe to grind,


Yes. I am not happy with Bush's unconstitutional/illegal repeal of
personal liberty and privacy, upon which this UAV patrolled border
policy seems to further encroach.


So surveilling the border to enforce existing border control laws
are a violation of PRIVACY now?


since you can't demonstrate any mission advantage to the Cessna.


I find cost to be an advantage. Don't you?


Cost is only an advantage if the lower priced alternative can
actually meet the requirement. If not, then it isn't a viable
alternative and the cost isn't a factor at all.