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Really shows the size and capability of U.S.A.F. when they have a plane and team they can casually deploy to what appears to be a highly specific situation. The
by jefe_ 10y ago
Really shows the size and capability of U.S.A.F. when they have a plane and team they can casually deploy to what appears to be a highly specific situation. The article says the aircraft is specifically designed to use atmospheric data to determine cause and nature of nuclear incidents. Imagining the manpower and testing and everything that goes into designing and implementing a system like this, and then multiplying it by all of the other teams and special aircraft and systems at their disposal, it really is impressive. All done over a period of 70 years.
- ad-hominem 10y agoYeah, it's pretty badass. That being said, is it worth spending 60% of your whole nation's budget every year to have a military this badass? I am seriously asking. I feel like there is a better place to be spending that money.
- chiph 10y agoWith North Korea testing weapons rather frequently, it still has a mission even today.
- njharman 10y agoConsidering nuclear warfare has been there primary mission for 60+ years, I'm not impressed.
- captainlego 10y agoAnd the insane size of our military's budget...