We, the people that will pay for even more costly oil, our(NATO) soldiers that are abroad and will face much better prepared opposition. It’s so easy to give theories and play scenarios behind the computer screen.

Actually, it will be whoever’s heads bombs and missiles fall on when the orders are issued. This first and foremost includes civilians.

Yes its easy to play theories and scenarios behind computer screen. But isn’t it better to discuss this and realize possibilities, and repercussions than say “bring it on” and have everyone pay enormously.

I believe in balance of cold war since all sides are arming up as they are. I believe all sides prefer this. It can actually lead to gradual disarmament, and peace.

Its easy to say that, but the current state of defence shows that a singular strike is very much an option, due to the quantity of targets and their vulnerability. There is no requirement to destroy the programme completely, though that would be good, its just a bonus!

Its not a war unless Iran makes it into a war. The Mullahs don’t want a war, so the chances of them doing anything that will definately start a war is near zero. Iran could go all out against Israel, but would they want Israel going all out against them? No way! The “MAD” style thinking only really applies when each can do the same severity of damage as they receive, and thats not the situation with Iran and Israel. You think the Mullahs would want to risk losing their power? I certainly don’t.

I have to dissaagree on some points.

#1 “Its not a war unless Iran makes it a war”
It is a war to Iran the moment bombs start to fall from the sky on their country. No need to develop this picture further. Attacking another country is declaration of war to that country weather the attacker likes this or not. So if Israel intrudes Iran and drops bombs and cause damage, this is war on Iran’s land.
Its not war in Israel yet (until Iran decides, if it decides to retaliate) But it is in Iran. Thats why i said earlier, its strike to one, but war to the other.

In any case, getting back to topic, I think that getting to Iran and delivering enough planes to accomplish successful single strike mission is hard to imagine for me. Iran is large and targets are many. How many planes would it take to deliver damage to those hardened deep buried sites. Also how many of them need to carry AA missiles to fight off dozens and dozens of Mig-21, 29s, FF-14, and Sukhoys if they decided to fly against them in large numbers.

I’m just trying to see what could happen if they did?

The main difference is you are talking about a war, not a surgical strike. Israel will make one strike, with a very small chance of a second follow up strike. Sure, if the Israelis came over day after day then the Yugoslav example would be valid, and sure the Iranains could start hitting some of the regular strike back with fighters.

Well, yes and no.
Its a strike to one, but WAR to the other. So, both sides must look at this as war, or be in denial. Specially when they are within a reach of each other via SS missiles.

I think Iran is actually preparing to make sure a Single air strike is not an option, in which case the attack is not worth it at all.

Moderator:
Please delete this post if needed, but give this thread a chance.
I see no disrespect here yet, and related to title material.

back to topic:

Considering 11 years ago air attack on Yugoslavia, which is like 20 times smaller and less defended than Iran, while being attacked by enormous fleet of over 200 aircraft per night. What size of fleet would be used in an attack by Israel alone as far as number of aircraft go, and would surface to surface missiles be considered?

thanks

thanks for the links PLA-MKII!
Iran is a HUGE country. Getting in deep enough, and out is a major project specially for Israel as they don’t border with Iran. I believe Iran would get plenty of warnings before actual intrusion by enemy aircraft. This is considering USAF are not carrying an attack, and Israel decides to try surprise attack.

I also see Iran having a lot more Tor systems by now. Not that i have any info to support this.

Iranian AF is numerous as well, and considering how much is known about their F-14s keeping in shape, I would guess that Their Mig-29s are well maintained. A large number of ACTUALLY BATTLE READY Mig-29s can be a good reason not to attack.

peace!