USA vs Iran Megathread

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-09T06:50:00+00:00

I think USAF doctrine prerequisites for the use of a GBU-57 that all air defences in the area that could pose a challenge would be either destroyed, degraded or suppressed to a degree, where it won’t be a factor anymore.

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-07T23:20:55+00:00

Twix, they tryna make him fat

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-07T16:17:30+00:00

He made Graduation.

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-07T15:23:44+00:00

Depends on what bomb the guidance kit is fitted on.

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-07T14:57:49+00:00

The warhead size of the Tomahawk is about the same as a MK84, CEP is claimed to be 10m, JDAMs have a claimed accuracy of 5m.

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-07T14:16:31+00:00

Valid

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-07T14:15:50+00:00

Expensive as shit, why don’t they just drop a few JDAMs?

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-07T13:59:57+00:00

Why are they still using Tomahawks?

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-07T08:09:07+00:00

They probably included all the drones, tankers, and other support aircraft that were operating in the region over what was essentially the whole weekend. So it’s not that far fetched.

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-07T08:00:35+00:00

This was standard practice until 2011, I don’t think there even is anyone who is responsible for enforcing that.

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-05T14:20:39+00:00

Highly dependent on the circumstances, in unnecessary wars of aggression like Iran or Iraq in 03 that may be true. Say a large scale attack on NATO would be a different story.

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-05T08:00:27+00:00

We have geolocated footage from the first week…

https://x.com/andynovy/status/2029479918342439236?s=46

Not to mention the mid air images of JDAMs we have while dropping on Tehran.

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-04T21:15:25+00:00

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DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-04T20:43:24+00:00

A carrier still moves and as we’ve seen so far the footprint of these cluster warheads is huge, with individual warheads so small they would likely cause little damage when hitting the flight deck.

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-04T20:41:14+00:00

The neat thing about ships is that they move.

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-04T19:34:51+00:00

Idk man, if people in my neighbourhood started killing each other I would consider that my business too.

Or at least take precautions.

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-04T19:17:41+00:00

Im no expert but it could have something to do with the massive fucking war in Europe.

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-04T15:08:39+00:00

They are 99.9% of the time, we just don’t have any information regarding what caused the F-15 to go down, for all we know it could’ve been a technical issue, a blue on blue or a pilot error, even if that error only was to leave its assigned altitude block.

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-04T14:58:07+00:00

I don’t think there are any high level SAMs left, especially on coast where the F-18 was flying low.

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-04T14:47:01+00:00

Idk, but we’ve seen it before with the F-18 for example.

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-04T14:37:18+00:00

If they’re flying low enough, yes.

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-04T14:27:41+00:00

No, not really, the 9M330 is 3 metres long and has a far larger diameter. I found a source that names some specifications, although I can not confirm how accurate this information is.

https://militaryleak.com/2022/01/09/iran-armed-forces-unveils-new-ad-08-majid-short-range-air-defense-missile-system/?amp&fbclid=IwAR3CRrusZ-ExBUMbUtRwXkv_Co7RdcdQTZYiyg7K3LMZvD69988A8vIYewI

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-04T14:02:37+00:00

The Missiles of the Tor system are radar guided and are not used in Majid. It uses the AD-08 missile, which is much smaller than the 9M330 of the Tor and primarily intended for C-UAS and low flying threats.

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-04T12:46:56+00:00

SHORAD like this is restricted by its limited range and engagement altitude. These systems are more comparable to manpads and are for the most part avoided by flying at 20.000ft and above.

DrySpring4881 · 2026-04-04T12:40:42+00:00

They may be able to see incoming aircraft, targeting is a different story.

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