stealth aircraft
Radar-evading plane
A stealth aircraft is designed to evade detection by radar, infrared sensors, and other tracking systems.
The technology relies on angular shapes that scatter radar signals, special coatings that absorb them, and engines that minimize heat signatures.
The B-2 bomber is the most recognizable stealth aircraft.
The term extends to stealth fighters, stealth drones, and stealth helicopters.
Object's reflectivity to detection waves
- metamaterialsEngineered composites with unusual properties
- adaptive camouflageSelf-adjusting visual concealment
- countermeasuresDefensive actions against threats
- jammingBlocking or wedging forcefully
anechoic · scattering · deflection · electromagnetic · faceting · coating · shaping · avionics
One who engages in combat
- bomberExplosive-delivery aircraft or saboteur
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- missionPurpose-driven task
tactical · sortie · deployment · squadron · airforce · interceptor · raptor · engagement
Intentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
- penetrationEntry into something
- undetectedNot discovered yet
night mission · surgical strike · first strike · suppression · evasion · ingress · egress · target acquisition
Aircraft's structural body
- aerodynamicsPhysics of air motion
- flying wingTailless aircraft configuration
- angularSharp-edged or rawboned
- facetedHaving multiple flat surfaces
tailless · low profile · contour · geometry · leading edge · trailing edge · fuselage · canopy
radar cross-section
Object's reflectivity to detection waves
- metamaterialsEngineered composites with unusual properties
- adaptive camouflageSelf-adjusting visual concealment
- countermeasuresDefensive actions against threats
jamming · anechoic · scattering · deflection · electromagnetic · faceting · coating · shaping · avionics · fly-by-wire
fighter
One who engages in combat
- bomberExplosive-delivery aircraft or saboteur
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- combatArmed hostile engagement
mission · tactical · sortie · deployment · squadron · airforce · interceptor · raptor · engagement · reconnaissance
covert
Intentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
- penetrationEntry into something
undetected · night mission · surgical strike · first strike · suppression · evasion · ingress · egress · target acquisition · precision
airframe
Aircraft's structural body
- aerodynamicsPhysics of air motion
- flying wingTailless aircraft configuration
- angularSharp-edged or rawboned
faceted · tailless · low profile · contour · geometry · leading edge · trailing edge · fuselage · canopy · propulsion
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stealth aircraftdetectable
Capable of being noticed
visible · AWACS · A-10 Warthog · cargo plane · airliner
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