Ron choreographed a chorus line of high-kicking electrons to spell out:

I notice that the Air Force rules for an F-117 landing without using
the drag chute require a runway of at least 10,000 feet and an
arresting device at the end of this 10,000 foot runway.

The minimum runway for takeoffs by rule is 8,000 foot.

Even a 737 can do better than this. Why is the runway requirement
so long?

Because a 737 is designed for it, and has reversers...I would guess
the 117 has higher landing speeds too.

I'd back the landing speeds idea, but perhaps also they'd want to lessen
the chances of losing the plane on a shorter runway?

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