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clan • today at 2:59 PM • 4 replies • view on HN

Look up the capabilities of GBU-28 and other Bunker Busters first.


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Legend2440 • today at 3:16 PM

These are a lot more expensive and difficult to deploy. They weigh several tons. You can't just strap one to a $200 quadcopter and fly it over.

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numpad0 • today at 3:23 PM

You don't dig a hole deep enough that Bunker Busters can't penetrate. You drive up to the root of a mountain where it meets flats and drill sideways. Getting your men out in case the entrance was bombed can be tricky though.

jcfrei • today at 3:15 PM

to use a GBU-28 or similar you need to establish air superiority first

RealityVoid • today at 3:15 PM

The current crop of "cruise missiles" are cheap and low penetration. Burying things is not 100% safe, but it certainly increases the attack difficulty.