Stealth

Basic info

Stealth's definition is that it has a weak or no radar signature. it is widely known that the stealth aircraft was started in the F-117 Nighthawk.But it is fact that World War Two held the first of stealth designs. The British DeHavilland Mosquito, the fast plane would later be discovered that it was nearly impossible to detect on radar. There are two ways to design a stealth aircraft.

Design/aircraft shape

One possible way to make an airplane stealth is it's design. The airplane's shape reflects radio waves used in radars. Popular aircraft with this type of stealth design include, F-22, F-35, B-2, SU-47, MiG 1.44, YF-23, and SR-71. However there are some flaws in the F-22 and F-35. Their missiles are stored inside the airplane to maintain stealth. To fire they must open their doors which gives away their position.

Paint

The most popular plane to include Radar absorbing paint is the F-117. it is coated in a paint that absorbs radio waves so radar bases can't detect the Nighthawk. However there has been one F-117 to be shot down using a low frequency missile. It may be possible that low frequency missiles could down stealth aircraft.

Afterburner

In the event an airplane does not have stealth, an airplane may not turn on afterburner to reduce conection with a heatseeking missile.

Gaming

In any Ace Combat game, the players aircraft may not use stealth to avoid radar detection. However, hostile planes may use this technology.