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tubaleiter t1_j9xmjw7 wrote

Reply to comment by goj-145 in [OC] Cost of Taking Down Unidentified Object Over Lake Huron by Metalytiq

Small target, very little heat signature - not too surprising

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chemolz9 t1_j9ybufm wrote

Small target compared to what? The balloon was 75 meters wide and carrying a payload of a couple thousand pounds.

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_Cody_ t1_j9ycype wrote

You're confused with the balloon the F22 shot down. The balloon shot down by the F16 was more akin to a larger party balloon

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chemolz9 t1_j9yd9vl wrote

Ahh, I see, thanks for clarification.

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