F18 Rcs | Repack

The Super Hornet utilizes advanced coatings and RAM on high-reflection areas.

The F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet are not stealth aircraft like the F-22 or F-35. However, their Radar Cross Section (RCS) is a critical factor in survivability. RCS measures how detectable an aircraft is by radar—the smaller the RCS, the harder it is to track and engage. f18 rcs

The original F/A-18A-D Hornets were designed in the 1970s with aerodynamics as the primary driver. While small, they were aerodynamically "dirty" from a radar perspective, full of radar-reflecting right angles and protruding ordinance. The Super Hornet utilizes advanced coatings and RAM

To address weapon reflectivity, Boeing designed a stealthy, low-profile Enclosed Weapons Pod that can be carried on the centerline pylon. The EWP features an angular radar-deflecting shell and internal weapon bays. By hiding missiles and bombs inside this aerodynamic capsule, the aircraft can carry offensive ordnance while preserving its reduced frontal RCS. Operational Comparison RCS measures how detectable an aircraft is by