Sentence examples for able to shoot down from inspiring English sources

The Patriot, aside from being able to shoot down aircraft, also pulls double duty as a ballistic-missile interceptor.

By expanding that range, the new systems should be able to shoot down missiles before they get so close.

This is what he told her: An hour ago we were able to shoot down a Syrian army helicopter.

Because if the unionists are able to shoot down Ruane's project it will prove that they have the final veto on all matters.

He said that to be useful, the laser would have to be able to shoot down missiles from at least 100 miles.

He said an American Patriot missile battery, able to shoot down incoming missiles, had been moved closer to the border to protect allied forces.

A third of those will be able to fly from Baghdad International Airport, where insurgents have tried repeatedly to shoot down planes.

Some background on the Buk SA-11, the weapon that was most likely used to shoot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, and who might be able to operate it.

" If you're desperate for a favor, it can be quite tempting to shoot down a potential helper's excuses for not being able to help.

And wouldn't it be in our nation's advantage to be able to shoot it down?

That meant the pilot needed to tilt the plane at an almost 60-degree angle for me to be able to shoot vertically down.