26-02-2013, 12:49 PM
STEALTH FIGHTERS
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INTRODUCTION
A fighter (military aircraft) that is invisible to radar because of its unique body shape, outer coating, and thermal dissipation
F-117 INTRODUCTION
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M., Oct. 31, 2006 – After 25 years of storied service, the F-117 Nighthawk, the Air Force's first stealth fighter, is about to retire.
It could fly across enemy skies and through the world's most advanced radar systems without being detected.
REDUCING RADAR VISIBILITY
Coating and absorbers
Component design
ADVANTAGES
increased combat efficiency
good strike capability
incorporate high technology and military secrets.
Decreasing causality rates of the pilots and crew members
DISADVANTAGES
Cannot fly fast
Reduced amount of payload available
High cost
Wing shape reduces flight performance
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INTRODUCTION
A fighter (military aircraft) that is invisible to radar because of its unique body shape, outer coating, and thermal dissipation
F-117 INTRODUCTION
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M., Oct. 31, 2006 – After 25 years of storied service, the F-117 Nighthawk, the Air Force's first stealth fighter, is about to retire.
It could fly across enemy skies and through the world's most advanced radar systems without being detected.
REDUCING RADAR VISIBILITY
Coating and absorbers
Component design
ADVANTAGES
increased combat efficiency
good strike capability
incorporate high technology and military secrets.
Decreasing causality rates of the pilots and crew members
DISADVANTAGES
Cannot fly fast
Reduced amount of payload available
High cost
Wing shape reduces flight performance