Presented By
Esteban Hernandez

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R.A.M.
Radar Absorbing Material (R.A.M.)
Plessey Company (1940’s)
 moved from Ilford to Caswell House during WW II
Materials
 carbon fiber composites
 magnetic ferrite-based substance
RAM reduces the radar cross section making the object appear smaller
Problems
 Must be defect free
 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
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