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

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Problems


Must be defect free



Most at risk during in flight fueling $14.5 million (F-117) Reason for B-2 Bomber stationed only in USA

High maintenance


Affected by weather conditions



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