1. Radar Absorbing Materials Stealth TechnologyBy
Esteban Hernandez

2. R.A.M. Radar Absorbing Material (R.A.M.) Plessey Company (1940’s)
moved from Ilford to Caswell House during WW II

3. R.A.M.
Materials
carbon fiber composites
magnetic ferrite-based substance
RAM reduces the radar cross section making the object appear smaller

4. R.A.M. Problems Must be defect free High maintenance
Most at risk during in flight fueling
High maintenance
$14.5 million (F-117)
Affected by weather conditions
Reason for B-2 Bomber stationed only in USA

5. Future of R.A.M. F-22 Raptor Radar Absorbing Alloy (Classified)
Canopy; Radar Absorbing Glass
(contains a copper alloy)
Radar Absorbing Paint along the leading edges

6. References www.f-22raptor.com/st_getstealthy.php
People.howstuffworks.com/stealth-bomber.htm
People.howstuffworks.com/news-intem67.htm