Tuesday, November 28, 2017

F-117





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  1. I heard some new radar developments will make the "stealth" technology obsolete in the very near future. Not good news for the F117, B2 or the Northrop Grumman X21 currently being developed.

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    1. That's why they should be spending their money on something entirely new, like drone swarms. Dunno.

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    2. Er, our money. Best bang for the buck, buddy!

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  2. Let me recommend Ben Rich's book on his years at Lockheed, which included the design of the F-117:

    https://www.amazon.com/Skunk-Works-Personal-Memoir-Lockheed/dp/0316743003

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    1. Yes! Ben's book is the best for an in-depth look at the program. But for a quick synopsis, check THIS out: https://gizmodo.com/5902800/how-lockheeds-skunk-works-got-into-the-stealth-fighter-business

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