Message posted by Eagle Scout on May 24, 2011 at 9:09:43 PST:
Yeah, as I said, I don't know what the material or process is. I've heard comments to the effect that a very thin layer, like a couple of atoms thick, of gold is involved. Gold's a good conductor, so that makes sense. I can only say that the test data show that it works. Very well. The -117, -22, -35, and B-2 all make use of this technique for reducing RCS. And cockpit glass is an easy retrofit, so it stands to reason that Have Glass-like programs have addressed other older designs. The F-105G was the Wild Weasel variant; if I recall correctly, the 116th TFW at Dobbins was the last unit flying them. Then they transitioned to F-15s, then B-1s, then the Bones got moved out west and the wing disbanded.
In Reply to: Re: Another Stealth Chopper in the Osama Raid? posted by OldThudMan~!!~ on May 24, 2011 at 8:42:50 PST:
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