why does a stealth bomber fly under the speed of sound?

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why does a stealth bomber fly under the speed of sound?

2007-03-04 09:27:23 · 4 answers · asked by endgame1915 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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The stealth bomber was designed to be 'undetectable' at a distance by radar. Since you can still hear it and see it overhead, you might think that local sonic booms might not be a problem. Unfortunately the atmospheric disruption of sonic booms IS easily detected remotely by radar.

2007-03-04 15:28:31 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Ditto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hence the name "Stealth" bomber.

2007-03-04 09:38:30 · answer #2 · answered by Gordon Freeman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

If it travels above the speed of sound, it will leave a trail of sonic booms in its wake!!

2007-03-04 09:31:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because it can.

2007-03-04 09:30:39 · answer #4 · answered by shdowops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋