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Last aired · S02E06 · October 13, 1997

Darkness Visible: the Stealth Fighter

EndedDecisive Weapons ended with this episode — no new season is coming.

The F-117 A Stealth Fighter is the world's first operational combat plane designed to be invisible to radar. But while powerfully impressive during the Gulf War, doubts have persisted over the plane's ability to avoid radar detection. Is its reputation justified?

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  1. 06

    S02E06 · October 13, 1997

    Darkness Visible: the Stealth Fighter

    The F-117 A Stealth Fighter is the world's first operational combat plane designed to be invisible to radar. But while powerfully impressive during the Gulf War, doubts have persisted over the plane's ability to avoid radar detection. Is its reputation justified?

  2. 05

    S02E05 · October 6, 1997

    The Soul of the Samurai - the Japanese Sword

    This programme looks into the origins and history of the samurai sword, considering the processes and engineering that went into its design and making, and its importance as a weapon in battle when repelling the Mongol invasions.

  3. 04

    S02E04 · September 29, 1997

    U-Boat Killers: The Anti-Submarine Warship

    Initial U-Boat success in strangling the transatlantic supply routes began a battle to protect the Atlantic convoys. The Allies developed sophisticated anti-submarine warfare.