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Migman · 06-23-2007, 00:59 AM

I will pick the LCA, because it’s the smallest fighter, highly composite and I’m positive it has the least detectable RCS. Imagine LCA’s wingspan 26.88 ft (8.20 m) is even smaller than F-22’s tailspan 29 ft (8.84 m). Then it employs CFC materials for up to 45% by weight which the highest of any other current fighter, so directivity of radar reflection would be very low.

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Migman New Member Join Date: 04-10-07 Posts: 10 Country:	I will pick the LCA, because it’s the smallest fighter, highly composite and I’m positive it has the least detectable RCS. Imagine LCA’s wingspan 26.88 ft (8.20 m) is even smaller than F-22’s tailspan 29 ft (8.84 m). Then it employs CFC materials for up to 45% by weight which the highest of any other current fighter, so directivity of radar reflection would be very low.