Stealth: How to Hide a Plane

Stealth: How to Hide a Plane

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Science, Engineering, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video explains the unique designs of stealth vehicles like the Zumwalt class destroyer and B2 Spirit, which are crafted to avoid detection by radar and infrared systems. It details how radar works by sending electromagnetic signals and how stealth vehicles use specific shapes and materials to deflect or absorb these signals. Additionally, it covers how infrared detection works and the methods used by stealth vehicles to minimize their heat signatures, making them harder to detect. The video concludes with a mention of Vanta Black, a material that absorbs almost all light.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the function of the B2 Spirit's design in relation to radar.

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How do stealth vehicles manage their heat signature to avoid detection?

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