There are reports on the internet that the US most sophisticated F22
fired three missiles (AIM-9X) to shoot down the balloon!!! Three attempts - two misses and one hit - at a cost to taxpayers of US$3m+. Phew!
But official reports (and videos) are saying that only one missile was fired and this demonstrates the exceptional capabilities of the US Raptor F22 and AIM-9X missile system!
So who is right?
You may have noticed that on the original news broadcasts of the balloon being shot down that there were missile trails going everywhere. Just like the shot below taken by a paraglider.
(see here.)
So the eye witness reports that 3 missiles were fired are probably right.
