Rumors and concerns about Iran's nuclear program developing weapons persist, with intelligence suggesting Iran has the capacity. but has reportedly halted weaponization efforts, though its enrichment to weapons-grade levels fuels suspicion.
It's time to put those suspicions to rest!
Reduce the Rudan Nuclear Research Center and surrounding buildings, to rubble.
BRIEF:
You'll depart Al Dhafra AFB, as s single F/A-18C, at around 1100 hours. Fly waypoints to the nuclear research facility in Rudan, and deliver 2 JDAM penetrator bombs on that facility, after which you'll RTB to Al Dhafra AFB. You will be assisted by 2 F-16s, that will be departing ahead of you, enroute to Lavan Island, to take out 3 SAM sites at that location. There is also two flights of 2 Apaches, crossing the 'pond', approx. 220nm NW of your location, enroute to remove two Early Warning RADAR units, to help hide your approach.
There will also be an S-3B tanker, at your WPT 4 location, to assist you if you are running low on your return trip.
ORDS:
2 JDAM Penetrator bombs, 2 HARMs, A/A weapons, centerline fuel tank.
UNFRIENDLIES:
SAMs, Early Warning RADAR, planes, subs, boats, oil derricks.......lions and tigers and bears...oh my!
There's crap everywhere. Stay on high alert!!
TANKER:
Callsign: ARCO
Location: WPT 4
Altitude: 10k ft
Speed: Approx. 323kts (0.5 mach)
TACAN: 10Y
Freq: 310
15 nm track
WEATHER:
Scattered clouds with a base at 15000.
***NOTE*** - There is a refueler that will be available to you at WPT 4, when you RTB. HOWEVER...you CAN make the entire trip without refueling.
I flew at 20,000ft most of the trip, (except when bombing the target from 6000ft), with a ground speed of 448kts. I reached WPT 3 with 3600lbs of fuel, and I landed with 100lbs of fuel.
