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Indeed -- the only loser for a quieter fighter aircraft is the enemy. If fighters could be made silent, they'd be even more effective. The 'sound of freedom'
by ISL 5y ago
Indeed -- the only loser for a quieter fighter aircraft is the enemy. If fighters could be made silent, they'd be even more effective. The 'sound of freedom' can take on many interpretations.
A major winner would be the communities near airbases. Hornets, in particular, are quite loud.
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- WalterBright 5y agoMy dad flew ground attack jets in the Korean War. He said it was easy to sneak up on a target, as you were traveling close to the speed of sound and so the sound didn't get there before you were in firing position. You only hear the jet after it passes you. The ground crews at the target had to be very vigilant.