A ROCAF F-16 and F-CK-1 in formation. ROCAF
Forbes: Taiwan Is Developing A New Fighter Jet—It Might Last Minutes In A War With China
Taiwanese industry is developing a new manned fighter jet. It might be a bad idea.
The Republic of China Air Force might not survive the fiery early moments of a Chinese attack on the island country. The People’s Liberation Army could pummel Taiwanese air bases with thousands of rockets and cruise missiles.
Any ROCAF fighters that manage to take off could face dire odds in the air. China can sortie hundreds more planes than Taiwan can do.
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WNU Editor: This reminds me of an old Russian military saying .... "There we were. 3 against 10,000. And I told my men to spread out".
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"There we were. 3 against 10,000. And I told my men to spread out". We have something close in France.
That said, not in the subject but important, is the pipeline gas problem which affect American and mostly Canadian fixed or not?
If there is one thing china had been successful is to get in the heads of everybody first, rather than what is real.
Perhaps home developed fighter jets aren't the right approach nevertheless I like the thinking and thjb it's a move in the right direction. If Taiwan is going to be successful, they are going to need to move away from outside help, especially American help, for their defense needs.
There's at least two basic problems with having America as any part of their military planning. 1.) I'm the event of a war over Taiwan, China and it's allies are going to blockade the United States meaning that nothing or more one will enter or leave the United States without their approval and anything they do allow in or out will be closely monitored. 2.) After 20+ years of constant war that has not only sapped our strength but undermined our interests Americans are now virulent anti war. The leadership class lives on a bubble and do not fully grasp this. The American people will severely punish any leader who expands military operations without a VERY GOOD reason for doing so and the defense of Taiwan will not qualify and they would be blamed for such a conflict.
What can Taiwan do? What does one do when arguably the world's most powerful country who is right next to you wishes to consume you? There is always hope!!
As I have zine before, I suggest the following. 1.) Develop a robust nuclear deterrent capable of hitting anywhere in China at anytime with a multimedia of targets hit. 2.) Build up conventional forces that will make China's inevitable victory so pyric that they want consider the invasion. Part of this will mean being completely self sufficient in all military matters. After all expect to be blockaded. They will need to be able to withstand this. 3.) Find a product or service they can supply China with that is superior in terms of the optimal combination of cost and quality over what China can get elsewhere. Since an invasion of Taiwan would result in the loss of this product or service, China isn't going to want to invade.
If I could be a top American government official, I would want to see significant movement on the development of a Taiwanese nuclear deterrent by the Taiwanese themselves as a condition of continued aid. I would also want to see them move much faster toward self sufficiency in military matters.
The kill them with a book troll is back. Hitting vodka hard!
Anon (12:35),
I don't drink vodka. Alcohol isn't good for you.
As for the "kill them with a book" remark, these aren't elementary subjects. I conclude you're simply to lazy or ideologically blind to be bothered with anything that requires serious thought.
Now if you wish to discuss the topic at hand, I'm all eyes. Otherwise it is you who is the troll.
"Alcohol isn't good for you."
Alcohol is good for you. About 1 ounce a day, but it depends on your stomach enzymes. IT keeps you arteries supple. They have described the pathway.
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