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In reply to the discussion: Trump backtracks on 'stealth plane' with rambling Oval Office comments amid 'dementia' fears [View all]Bluetus
(1,285 posts)27. This guy clearly doesnt even understand what the world "stealth" means in context.
Stealth is not about what the human eye can see. Obviously, if the plane is nearby, you can see it, ugly or not. Stealth is about RADAR signature.
And that distinction is why the Pentagon is so reluctant to use these very expensive stealth aircraft in many missions. But when you need stealth, you REALLY need it.
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Trump backtracks on 'stealth plane' with rambling Oval Office comments amid 'dementia' fears [View all]
AntiFascist
Jun 19
OP
I understand, namely Christian Nationalist Speaker Johnson, after JD Vance n/t
AntiFascist
Jun 19
#11
True :( But AFAIK No One has the bamboozled, or willingly Folliwing drumphf has. Imho - it makes a difference!
electric_blue68
Jun 20
#42
Irish Star isn't exactly the mainstream media (hope the moderators still allow this!) n/t
AntiFascist
Jun 19
#4
This guy clearly doesnt even understand what the world "stealth" means in context.
Bluetus
Jun 19
#27
This DMF hasn't clue about paint, engine inlets, chines......on stealth planes........only thing he knows how to say
turbinetree
Jun 19
#9
I'll have to remember that one. Friends are getting tired of me saying, "If brains were dynamite,
generalbetrayus
Jun 19
#23
I love the ending when the prosecuter toasted, and then threw champagne in Keefer's face.
C Moon
Jun 20
#32
Well at least the Irish Star has noticed he's nuts. When will US media wake up?
travelingthrulife
Jun 22
#47