98Z5V Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 I love this - it's long overdue, but I'm glad the technology is here, and being used. Hellfire missiles WITH SWORDS... https://sofrep.com/news/the-us-just-used-a-secretive-hellfire-missile-full-of-swords-to-take-out-terrorists-in-syria/?utm_campaign=SOFREP SitRep 12%2F7 (QKi5rM)&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Active On Site&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJyZ3JoYXJ0bGV5QGhvdG1haWwuY29tIiwgImtsX2NvbXBhbnlfaWQiOiAiSFZTM0NhIn0%3D The US just used a secretive Hellfire missile full of swords to take out terrorists in Syria by Alex Hollings 2 days ago Posts emerging on social media over the past few days show the aftermath of an unusual airstrike: A minivan carrying a suspected terrorist just 10 miles from the site of the recent raid on ISIS leader Abu Al Baghdadi’s compound, was hit by what appears to be a U.S. Hellfire missile… but instead of an explosion that would have certainly killed civilians in the area, the missile deployed swords capable of killing everyone within its strike radius. According to reports from Syria, two suspected terrorists inside the van died. There were no other casualties. The weapon seemed to be specifically aimed at the front passenger seat of the vehicle. Local witness reports claimed that the bodies inside were “mashed.” This isn’t the first reported use of such a weapon. Reports had also emerged this past May of similar airstrikes killing other terrorists, including Al Qaeda’s then-number two leader, Abu Khayr Al Masri. The Wallstreet Journal quoted an unnamed defense official at the time as saying that the missile had thus far only seen operational use about a half dozen times. The modified hellfire missile, dubbed the AGM-114 R9X, was reportedly designed for use by the CIA. The program started under the Obama administration: Its goal was to find a way to conduct highly accurate airstrikes that eliminate concerns about collateral damage, since, instead of blowing up a suspected terrorist, you can simply crush and slice him to death with a weapon covered in six swords and moving at around 1,000 miles per hour. Obviously the missile has to be incredibly accurate given its very small kill radius. This is most likely accomplished through laser targeting carried out by overhead drones or troops on the ground. It’s also not at all uncommon for UCAVs, like the MQ-9 Reaper drones, to carry Hellfire missiles, thus making it possible that this strike was launched via drone. Hellfire missiles carry their explosive ordnance (one of three variants) in the middle portion of the platform’s body that measures around 18 inches. It stands to reason then that the Hellfire R9X’s blades are likely around that long; this would give the missile a kill radius of a bit more than three feet. It’s unclear exactly when in its flight path the missile deploys its blades. As Tyler Rogoway at The Warzone points out, there are a few different ways to pull that off to the same effect: They may deploy through slots; or as a result of an external body panel ejecting shortly before impact; or the deployment may be kinetic, spurred by the missile’s contact with a solid surface. Nick Waters @N_Waters89 May 9 I remember puzzling over these cuts for ages trying to work out what had hit the car of Abu Khayr al-Masri, deputy leader of Al-Qaeda. Turns out it was a Hellfire missle with fucking swords attached to it. In any case, the platform seems to be proving that it’s an accurate and viable option for highly accurate targeting from a great distance. With a range that likely exceeds four miles, this “ninja missile” is as close to a sniper-shot as you can pull off from four miles out under the wing of an unmanned aircraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert@FULL30 Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Well if its not April 1st then it must be.... It slices it dices its the new highlander 2020 ⚔️ very frightening stuff, clearly the missile alone would pulverize anyone it hit but someone at Ginsu, Wonder-knife or Nutrislicer co. had an in with the DOD and BAM, the new highlander 2020 is launched (pun intended) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Exactly what happens when you give government a secret and unlimited budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Someone in DOD is upset right now that they didn’t think of the Highlander as a name for that beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 A missile with broadheads. COOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 ^^^^ "Merica..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 Holy fornicate! Why didn't they have this shiit back when I was in uniform!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 Hey! I didn't say fornicate! I'm not that crude ... although, I do have to admit I have a T-shirt that says "yes, I am lewd, crude, and socially unacceptable!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, Sharpshooter said: Hey! I didn't say fornicate! I'm not that crude ... although, I do have to admit I have a T-shirt that says "yes, I am lewd, crude, and socially unacceptable!" It's the site Nanny, it changes certain words to supposedly more acceptable language. That's why nobody ever spells fukk or shitt the right way in this place! It's kind of like when they pass another new gun law restricting certain features, we find ways around that FUKKIN SHITT! Edited December 10, 2019 by 392heminut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted December 11, 2019 Report Share Posted December 11, 2019 What center of uranus would have created poop like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunuckgaucho Posted December 11, 2019 Report Share Posted December 11, 2019 So how many drinks in were they before someone scrawled out the basic concept on a napkin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted December 11, 2019 Report Share Posted December 11, 2019 and said " brilliant" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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