F-117’s 1999 downing was mostly luck. Here’s how.

F-117 was downed in 1999 and remains the only stealth fighter to be downed in combat. Many myths surround the incident and this video tries to shed more light on it all. How it got hit - was luck or skill?
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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
01:22 Knowing take off moment, routes and tracking fly paths?
02:44 Changing radar frequency?
03:08 Radar caught opening of the weapon bay?
03:40 Newer SAM systems older radars?
05:05 Defense ring around Belgrade
06:02 Two F-117 take off from Italy
06:36 Two F-117 above Belgrade
07:00 Detection and engagement
09:30 Availability of radars and right fly path
10:00 Was this avoidable?
12:25 Only know RCS?
13:44 Another F-117 downed?
14:55 Hit on the B-2 bomber?
15:28 Conclusion
15:35 Outro

Music by Matija Malatestinic http://www.malatestinic.com

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