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Stealth
- The Secret Contest to Invent Invisible Aircraft
- Narrated by: David de Vries
- Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins
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Summary
On a moonless night in January 1991, a dozen US aircraft appeared in the skies over Baghdad. To the Iraqi air defenses, the planes seemed to come from nowhere. Each aircraft was more than 60 feet in length and with a wingspan of 40 feet, yet its radar footprint was the size of a ball bearing. Here was the first extensive combat application of Stealth technology. And it was devastating.
Radar has been in use since the 1930s and was essential to the Allies in World War II, when American investment in radar exceeded that in the Manhattan Project. The atom bomb ended the war, conventional wisdom has it, but radar won it. That experience also raised a question: could a plane be developed that was invisible to radar? That question, and the seemingly impossible feat of physics and engineering behind it, took on increasing urgency during the Cold War.
Combining nail-biting narrative, incisive explanation of the science and technology involved, and indelible portraits of unforgettable characters, kimmerses readers in the story of an innovation with revolutionary implications for modern warfare.
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- Spawn
- 23-12-22
A fascinating peek into Stealth technology.
A great insight into stealth technology and all the brilliant minds behind it that made it a reality.
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- Jiri
- 08-07-23
Fascinating Cold War engineering story
Brilliant book, I really enjoyed it a lot especially all that engineering details of technical challenges both firms Lockheed and Northrop had to overcome. It’s a also a great inside how political and military changes influences aircraft designs. Another interesting element is economics of these enormous projects. Overall fanatic read, highly recommended for all aircraft geeks.
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- Mike & Emma allison
- 20-01-24
Excellent
Just enough technical detail, followed the personal stories of the key individuals in the story of the stealth programs.
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- luke_jnr
- 20-10-21
Great read for anyone interested in stealth history
Enjoyable listen, good narration and more importantly a great story, well written. I’ve a keen interest in stealth and the aerospace sector and found this a good insight into the stealth era.
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- Andrew M Croall
- 02-09-24
Everyday engineering
This is a fascinating book that can be enjoyed by engineering professionals and those with a casual interest. it tells the story of stealth from it's earliest genesis up and until the F117 and B2 programmes becoming into full being.
You get a sense of the politics and funding issues from the federal government, the design challenges from engineers and those on the shop floor, and the business managers trying to succeed in winning the bids.
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