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Offline Rino

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Good news from Russia
« Reply #45 on: December 04, 2005, 03:38:00 PM »
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Originally posted by lasersailor184
I'd rate Russian Engineering as the most reliable.  While the work might not be as amazing, you can't forget the fact that the item is going to work every single time.


     Every single time huh?  A few russian submariners might disagree.  Their
aircraft egress systems are fabulous though, just the thing for livening up
an airshow.
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« Reply #46 on: December 04, 2005, 03:46:41 PM »
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I'd rate Russian Engineering as the most reliable.  While the work might not be as amazing, you can't forget the fact that the item is going to work every single time.



Tell that to the Egyptians when they contracted the Soviets to build a damn for them a few decades ago.



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« Reply #47 on: December 04, 2005, 04:24:58 PM »
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Originally posted by Estel

The main thing is that TOR can see F-117 and similiar targets made with "stealth" technology.
 
 

It may see it, but it can't reach it.... IIRC F117 flies higher than 8Km.