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To: Mariner

You can’t have a supersonic stealth aircraft because due to the friction caused by the air rubbing against the skin of the plane the aircraft will heat up and light up on infrared tracking devices quite easily.

A supersonic stealth aircraft would be take. Out in short order.


12 posted on 02/26/2016 8:58:50 AM PST by puppypusher ( The World is going to the dogs.)
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To: puppypusher

“A supersonic stealth aircraft would be take. Out in short order.”

Depends on how supersonic it is.


17 posted on 02/26/2016 9:03:59 AM PST by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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To: puppypusher

Also, an aircraft in a/b uses considerable amount of fuel. which negates long range capability if you have to rely on refueling aircraft that identify where you are or are going to be.


20 posted on 02/26/2016 9:08:33 AM PST by Purdue77 ("...shall not be infringed.")
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