How Aircraft Fool Radars by Flying Low

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Published on November 4, 2022 3:36:37 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYouEQaoAPI

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Flying at extremely low altitudes in the Ukrainian warzone is a standard for both the offensive and defensive sides of this war. Fly too high and you will most certainly be shot down by a missile. Fly too low and you would probably make it, although the risk of hitting trees, powerlines or even a truck means a similar destiny as being hit by a missile. How can flying low save airplanes from radar detection? There are 4 reasons, and no, they are not flying "under the radar". This is #NotWhatYouThink #NWYT #long

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0:00 Intro
1:10 How Radars Work
2:21 Reason 1: Line of Sight
4:27 Reason 2: Terrain
5:16 Reason 3: Clutter
7:58 Reason 4: Multipath Interference
8:50 The Dangers of Flying So Low