• jimbolauski@lemm.eeEnglish
    3·
    4 days ago

    Breaks in continuity of the skin will cause issues. Canards are huge breaks, you go from air to a conductive surface back to air.

    • ryrybang@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      3 days ago

      Could be retractable? Ie, only used during high angle of attack/landing/takeoff. In stealth cruise or normal maneuvering, maybe they retract.

    • JohnDClayEnglish
      1·
      4 days ago

      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?

      • jimbolauski@lemm.eeEnglish
        1·
        3 days ago

        The canards are probably visible for 270 degrees by a ground radar, the tail probably around 90.

        • JohnDClayEnglish
          1·
          3 days ago

          Does radar get line of sight blocked like that? I thought it was more based on the overall shape, not just the visible sections.

          • jimbolauski@lemm.eeEnglish
            1·
            3 days ago

            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.