Radar Absorbing Materials Stealth Technology By Esteban Hernandez R.A.M. Radar Absorbing Material (R.A.M.) Plessey Company (1940’s)  moved from Ilford to Caswell House during WW II R.A.M. Materials  carbon fiber composites  magnetic ferrite- based substance RAM reduces the radar cross section making the object appear smaller R.A.M. 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 References www.f-22raptor.com/st_getstealthy.php People.howstuffworks.com/stealth- bomber.htm People.howstuffworks.com/news- intem67.htm . of R.A.M. F-22 Raptor  Radar Absorbing Alloy (Classified)  Canopy; Radar Absorbing Glass  (contains a copper alloy)  Radar Absorbing Paint along the. Radar Absorbing Materials Stealth Technology By Esteban Hernandez R.A.M. Radar Absorbing Material (R.A.M.) Plessey