Message posted by Brian L on October 16, 2014 at 20:57:50 PST:

Interesting short article in Aviation Week on the recently unveiled Lockheed Martin UCLASS mockup, recently unveiled at Skunkworks in Palmdale. The engine inlet is protected by a grid design to conceal the engine face from radar. The article notes that the F-117 used this technique for its two engines, but the grid would accumulate ice. The pilot would activate a retractable "Squeegee" deicing fluid dispenser to remove the ice. Anyone seen a photo of this in action?

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