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Another bannede weapon is apparently been in the Iraqi arsenal.
Defence analysts believe the three -- perhaps five -- M1-A2 Abrams tanks which have been disabled so far appear to have been hit by a weapon far more potent than the decades-old RPG-7 rocket propelled grenade.
Instead, it seems the Iraqis -- who say they have knocked out dozens of U.S. tanks -- may be using the Kornet-E, an export version of a Russian laser-guided missile which can destroy tanks fitted with explosive reactive armour.
''We're pretty sure they do have them,'' said Robert Hewson, editor of Jane's Air-Launched Weapons. ''It is a nasty surprise (for U.S. forces) and they will have to adapt their tactics. But it won't be a showstopper and it is no cause for huge alarm.''
Best line in the story:
Where Iraq might have procured the Kornet-E in the face of a a U.N. ban on weapons sales to the country is not clear.
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