nukeM to NonCredibleDefense@sh.itjust.worksEnglish • 1 month agoCanardbros stay winningsh.itjust.worksimagemessage-square17fedilinkarrow-up1154arrow-down10
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minus-square@jimbolauski@lemm.eelinkfedilinkEnglish1•1 month agoThe canards are probably visible for 270 degrees by a ground radar, the tail probably around 90.
minus-square@JohnDClay@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglish1•1 month agoDoes radar get line of sight blocked like that? I thought it was more based on the overall shape, not just the visible sections.
minus-square@jimbolauski@lemm.eelinkfedilinkEnglish1•1 month agoYes, if you imagine the vehicle as covered in a mirror, areas where you could see yourself will have the highest return. Shape is the most important thing with stealth.
The canards are probably visible for 270 degrees by a ground radar, the tail probably around 90.
Does radar get line of sight blocked like that? I thought it was more based on the overall shape, not just the visible sections.
Yes, if you imagine the vehicle as covered in a mirror, areas where you could see yourself will have the highest return. Shape is the most important thing with stealth.