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US Naval Aviator explains why in air to air combat a P-51 Mustang would toast an F-117 Nighthawk everyday
Aviation Geek Club ^ | November 30, 2023 | Dario Leone

Posted on 11/30/2023 3:21:06 PM PST by Macho MAGA Man

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To: T.B. Yoits

It seems the capability possibly existed to some extent on a single aircraft at LM’s Skunk Works. With current tech, the Nighthawk could fire both radar and IR guided missiles without the need for its own radar. Maybe even as a stealthy drone.


61 posted on 12/01/2023 4:20:13 PM PST by ETCM (“There is no security, no safety, in the appeasement of evil.” — Ronald Reagan)
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