Radar Absorbing Materials

Stealth Technology

By Esteban Hernandez

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Radar Absorbing Material (R.A.M.)
Plessey Company (1940s)

moved from Ilford to Caswell House during WW II

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Materials

carbon fiber composites magnetic ferritebased substance

RAM reduces the radar cross section making the object appear smaller

R.A.M.
Problems

Must be defect free

Most at risk during in flight fueling $14.5 million (F-117)

High maintenance

Affected by weather conditions

Reason for B-2 Bomber stationed only in USA

Future of R.A.M.
F-22 Raptor
Radar Absorbing Alloy (Classified) Canopy; Radar Absorbing Glass

(contains a copper alloy)

Radar Absorbing Paint along the leading edges

References
www.f-22raptor.com/st_getstealthy.php People.howstuffworks.com/stealthbomber.htm People.howstuffworks.com/newsintem67.htm