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Title: The US could lose up to 900 warplanes fighting a Chinese invasion of Taiwan but would emerge victori
Post by: rangerrebew on August 15, 2022, 10:46:57 am
The US could lose up to 900 warplanes fighting a Chinese invasion of Taiwan but would emerge victorious, says think tank
ashoaib@insider.com (Alia Shoaib) - Yesterday 11:12 AM
 
War games held by a Washington think tank simulated combat between China and the US if China were to invade Taiwan. Center for Strategic and International Studies

A think tank ran war game analyses for a conflict between the US and China over Taiwan.

One of the analysts told Insider the US and Taiwan would likely succeed in beating back a Chinese invasion.

However, both sides would likely suffer devastating losses. Up to 900 US warplanes could be destroyed.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/the-us-could-lose-up-to-900-warplanes-fighting-a-chinese-invasion-of-taiwan-but-would-emerge-victorious-says-think-tank/ar-AA10Eimz?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=4294d3b4ce89493da463a9a5449f189f
Title: Re: The US could lose up to 900 warplanes fighting a Chinese invasion of Taiwan but would emerge vic
Post by: rangerrebew on August 15, 2022, 10:51:40 am
It's called a think tank because they THINK that's what will happen.  I imagine most "think" tanks thought Russia would dispatch Ukraine in a few days. :whistle:
Title: Re: The US could lose up to 900 warplanes fighting a Chinese invasion of Taiwan but would emerge vic
Post by: EdinVA on August 15, 2022, 11:04:49 am
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Up to 900 US warplanes could be destroyed.
Anywhere from 0 to 900... boy, that is some real definite maybe thinking...   *****rollingeyes*****
Title: Re: The US could lose up to 900 warplanes fighting a Chinese invasion of Taiwan but would emerge vic
Post by: GtHawk on August 15, 2022, 07:29:10 pm
So I guess the up to 900 trained American fighter pilots are of no concern? or do they think our fighters are piloted by AI?
Title: Re: The US could lose up to 900 warplanes fighting a Chinese invasion of Taiwan but would emerge vic
Post by: Kamaji on August 15, 2022, 07:31:30 pm
Quote from: GtHawk on August 15, 2022, 07:29:10 pm
So I guess the up to 900 trained American fighter pilots are of no concern? or do they think our fighters are piloted by AI?

Not all pilots would be lost.
Title: Re: The US could lose up to 900 warplanes fighting a Chinese invasion of Taiwan but would emerge vic
Post by: GtHawk on August 15, 2022, 08:27:45 pm
Quote from: Kamaji on August 15, 2022, 07:31:30 pm
Not all pilots would be lost.
Right....just 0 to 900 **nononono*
Title: Re: The US could lose up to 900 warplanes fighting a Chinese invasion of Taiwan but would emerge vic
Post by: Kamaji on August 15, 2022, 08:31:55 pm
Quote from: GtHawk on August 15, 2022, 08:27:45 pm
Right....just 0 to 900 **nononono*

Whatever, chief.
Title: Re: The US could lose up to 900 warplanes fighting a Chinese invasion of Taiwan but would emerge vic
Post by: GtHawk on August 15, 2022, 08:42:08 pm
Quote from: Kamaji on August 15, 2022, 08:31:55 pm
Whatever, chief.
Ooh such a pithy response, your go to when someone just won't see it your way. You have a great day.
Title: Re: The US could lose up to 900 warplanes fighting a Chinese invasion of Taiwan but would emerge vic
Post by: Kamaji on August 15, 2022, 08:50:33 pm
Quote from: GtHawk on August 15, 2022, 08:42:08 pm
Ooh such a pithy response, your go to when someone just won't see it your way. You have a great day.

That's one of my go-tos when there is clearly no further point in trying to have a discussion.  Take it however makes you feel the best about yourself.