F-16's.

American and European jet warplanes were already getting ready to launch air attacks against the forces of the Libyan leader and in defense of insurgent forces now threatened in their makeshift capital of Benghazi.  It's not clear when they will act.

The much-awaited U.N. vote was 10 in favor with 5 abstentions including Russia and China.

The resolution calls for the "immediate establishment of a cease-fire and a complete end to violence and all attacks, and abuses, of civilians." It authorizes member states -- after they have provided notification to the U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki moon and the Secretary General of the Arab League, Amr Moussa -- "to take all necessary measures...to protect civilians and civilian populated areas, including Benghazi, while excluding a foreign occupation force of any form on any part of Libyan territory."

The wording goes far beyond a simple no-fly zone and would permit direct attacks on Libyan ground forces, including tanks and artillery.

The resolution alo includes specific language permitting defense of the rebel forces in Benghazi, Foreign Policy magazine reports.

The Guardian reported immediately before the vote:

Jets could take off from French military bases if a no-fly zone is approved in a fresh United Nations security council resolution authorising "all necessary measures short of an occupation force" to protect civilians.

France, which has led the calls for a no-fly zone along with Britain, has offered the use of military bases on its Mediterranean coast about 750 miles from the Libyan coast. Several Arab countries would join the operation.

The military action could begin within hours now that the UN Security Council has voted.

The Obama administration, after dragging its feet on taking action in Libya, took a radically different posture after Gaddafi's forces launced an accelerating roll up of insurgent forces and has openly theatened to take harsh military measures against the last revel hold out, the city fo Benghazi with a population of 700,000.

Air attacks by Gaddafi on the outskirts of Benghazi have already commenced.

There were reports of rejoicing in the streets of Benghazi as news came.  Still no details on when and how military action will commence against Gaddafi.