How the U.S. Air Force's F-117A tactical fighter embodies stealth technology is explored. First, a background on the aircraft is provided. Second, the F-117A's ability to avoid visual, radar, sound, and heat detection is examined. Finally, some possible policy implications for the Air Force's use of the F-117A today and in the future are investigated.


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    Title :

    Lockheed F-117A


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1991


    Size :

    26 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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