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minus-squareJohnDClaylinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·3 days agoWouldn’t the break be the same/similar as a moving tail on the F22? Does it’s position in the front make a difference?
minus-squarejimbolauski@lemm.eelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·3 days agoThe canards are probably visible for 270 degrees by a ground radar, the tail probably around 90.
minus-squareJohnDClaylinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·3 days agoDoes radar get line of sight blocked like that? I thought it was more based on the overall shape, not just the visible sections.
minus-squarejimbolauski@lemm.eelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·2 days agoYes, if you imagine the vehicle as covered in a mirror, areas where you could see yourself will have the highest return. Shape is the most important thing with stealth.
Wouldn’t the break be the same/similar as a moving tail on the F22? Does it’s position in the front make a difference?
The canards are probably visible for 270 degrees by a ground radar, the tail probably around 90.
Does radar get line of sight blocked like that? I thought it was more based on the overall shape, not just the visible sections.
Yes, if you imagine the vehicle as covered in a mirror, areas where you could see yourself will have the highest return. Shape is the most important thing with stealth.