Mechanics of Stealth Technology
Question
Which of the following statements with regard to stealth technology is/are correct?
Select the answer using the code given below:
Options
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Stealth engineering combines geometric shaping to minimize an aircraft's radar cross-section (RCS) with specialized Radar Absorbing Material (RAM) coatings that absorb incoming radio waves. Statement 2 is correct because stealth systems are optimized for specific operational bands (like X-band radar) and can be detected using alternative frequencies, such as low-frequency VHF/UHF radar bands. Statement 3 is incorrect because advanced coatings aim to absorb or cancel out radar returns rather than increasing electromagnetic scattering, which would increase visibility.
Question details
Year
2026
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q68
Subject
Science & Technology
Sub-topic
Defence Technology
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Static
Source hint
Defense technology primers / Applied Physics manuals
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