Even people who aren't experts in aviation technology are often able to pick out stealth aircraft when they see one. There's something distinctive …
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The One Big Problem With Stealth Planes Scientists Can't Fix
Under ideal circumstances, stealth aircraft would be nearly impossible to see with your eyes under operational conditions. They have a tendency to fly at extremely fast speeds and high altitudes, which means they're not realistically any more likely to be detected by a person on the ground than a spy satellite. However, ideal circumstances are not always available.
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