SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
India’s ambitious AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) program is set to receive a significant boost with the integration of DRDO-developed Ultra Wide Band (ULB) Radar Absorbing Skin (RAS). This cutting-edge technology promises to enhance the AMCA’s stealth capabilities, making it a true fifth-generation fighter jet.
ULB RAS is a specially designed material that absorbs electromagnetic waves across a wider range of frequencies, including those used by modern radars. This makes the aircraft significantly less visible to radar detection, giving it a critical advantage in modern warfare.
By absorbing radar waves, ULB RAS minimizes the reflection an aircraft generates. This makes the AMCA far more challenging to detect on enemy radar, allowing it to penetrate enemy airspace undetected and launch surprise attacks.
Reduced radar signature translates to better survivability for the AMCA and its pilot. Enemy forces will have difficulty locking onto the aircraft, making it a tougher target to engage.
The AMCA’s stealth capabilities will enable it to conduct a wider range of missions more effectively. It can carry out critical operations like long-range strikes, reconnaissance flights, and air superiority missions with a higher degree of success.
ULB RAS complements other stealth design features of the AMCA, such as its unique shape and special coatings. By absorbing radar waves across a broader spectrum, ULB RAS closes potential gaps in the AMCA’s overall stealth profile, making it a truly formidable fifth-generation fighter.
The successful integration of ULW RAS marks a crucial step for India’s self-reliance in developing 5th-generation fighter jet technology. This indigenous innovation positions India as a major player in advanced aerospace material science and enhances the AMCA’s potential to rival other top-tier stealth fighters.
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