Blocked-out buildings?

[Average Canadian]

Actually, I by looking at the topo maps, it is N e l l i s A F B. But intestingly there are about 20 blank spots around that region (nev ada). It sticks out like a sore thumb :huh:

[WhiteKnight77]

Originally posted by rgovostes@Sep 30 2004, 06:05 PM
Sounds like an urban legend - if they shot anything down with a missile launcher, it would be too close to explode without killing many and probably ruining the White House anyway.

I didn't know the building above was the White House... Funny. I don't remember it looking like that

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Stingers have plenty of range to take a bird out without the White House being harmed.

Primary function To provide close-in, surface-to-air weapons for the defense of forward combat areas, vital areas and installations against low altitude air attacks.
Manufacturer Prime - Hughes Missile System Company
Missile - General Dynamics /Raytheon Corporation
Propulsion Dual thrust solid fuel rocket motor
Length 5 feet (1.5 meters)
Width 5.5 inches (13.96 centimeters)
Weight 12.5 pounds (5.68 kilograms)
Weight fully armed 34.5 pounds (15.66 kg)
Maximum system span 3.6 inches (9.14 cm)
Range 1 to 8 kilometers
Sight ring 10 mils
Fuzing Penetration, impact, self destruct
Ceiling 10,000 feet (3.046 kilometers)
Speed Supersonic in flight
USMC Units Low-Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalions: 3 active duty, 2 reserve
Crew 2 enlisted
Guidance system Fire-and-forget passive infrared seeker
Warheads High explosive
Rate of fire 1 missile every 3 to 7 seconds
Type of fire "Fire-and-Forget"
Sensors Passive infrared
Introduction date 1987
Full-rate production 3QFY94
Unit Replacement Cost $38,000
Total program cost (TY&#036 1060 systems $7281M
Average unit cost (TY&#036 $6M
Inventory ~13,400 missiles

[sonik]

Originally posted by Average Canadian@Oct 5 2004, 10:02 AM
This made me think about a r e a 5 1 and surprise! they made sure they removed all the maps from that location (all blank).

Lat: 37.46269
Long: -116.2623
altitude: 209,894,80 meters

I thought they said it didn't exist!

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There's some Groom Lake imagery here if you're interested, http://www.fas.org/irp/overhead/groom.htm