2006-07-23 13:00:26 · 6 answers · asked by shazam 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
that they dont deal with countermeasures either
2006-07-23 13:01:16 · update #1
anyone know how effective? apparently the original percentages given had to be reduced by some 90%. Is the results of dealing with countermeasures now classified, and has the government accountability agency criticized the missle defence agency for poor quality control in development?
2006-07-23 13:25:49 · update #2
Obviously they work, they shot down two planes, didn't they? :-)
The Patriot missile system is a human operated system, errors of that magnitude are and should be attributed to humans. A weapon system is only as good as it's user.
2006-07-23 15:46:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Patriot missile has been proven under combat conditions. The friendly planes that were shot down failed to turn on their IFF (Identification - Friend or Foe) gear and were not flying in a safety corridor.
Another thing to remember is the fact the the people who criticize US weapons have a nearly 100% perfect record for being wrong.
2006-07-23 14:10:07 · answer #2 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Patriot Missles have had success in shooting down incoming Missles Most notably in Gulf War 1. They have however shot down several planes when mistaken somehow as incoming missles: No weapon is perfect. As for now it appears to be the best thing we have at shooting incoming missles.
2006-07-23 13:06:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES they work and NPR R PUS-SIES
and if they accidentally shot down friendly planes then they obviosly work
2006-07-23 14:06:32 · answer #4 · answered by gramcrackerwin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NPR is a leftist, anti american institution. Don't believe anything you hear there. Patriots work sometimes, but not always.
2006-07-23 13:05:26 · answer #5 · answered by jack f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The new ones work and NPR SUCKS!!!!
2006-07-23 13:11:57 · answer #6 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋