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Old 21st Jan 2008, 19:12
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Steady on!

Guided Weapons: "Do we really need these expensive, overated, unemployable white elephants to track the blade and shaft fit of Iranian outboard engines!!!
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The Merlin is actually a very capable ASuW and ASW platform, and the Iranians in particular have a better submarine capability than you would think. Besides, you can fit a lot of mail bags in the back of one of those beasts!!
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