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Stealth Technology

The use of stealth technology in aircraft design to reduce radar cross section

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Jan 11, 2026
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Which is faster, Gripen E with 7 missiles externally than a F-35 with 7 missiles internally?

Measured on published clean-airframe top speeds, the Gripen E is faster — Saab’s variant is cited at about Mach 2 versus the F-35’s roughly Mach 1.6 — but the real-world answer depends on whether weap...

Jan 14, 2026
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How do data fusion, sensor fusion, and pilot situational awareness systems on the Gripen E/F stack up against the F-35's sensor fusion and Rafale's integrated avionics?

The Gripen E/F offers a modern, highly practical fusion package aimed at making a single-pilot, non‑stealth fighter tactically effective through long Saab experience in systems integration and afforda...

Jan 19, 2026

Typical RCS values for fighter, bomber, cruise missile

Typical radar cross section (RCS) values cluster by platform type but vary by design era, viewing aspect and measurement conditions: non‑stealth fighters commonly range from a few to tens of square me...

Jan 12, 2026

Comparative drag analysis: Gripen E versus F‑35 and Super Hornet under clean and combat‑loaded configurations

Clean-airframe drag favors designs that carry weapons internally and have compact, low-friction shapes; the F‑35's internal bays and faceted stealth shaping therefore give it the lowest drag and radar...

Jan 10, 2026

F-35 top speed

The F-35 Lightning II’s commonly reported maximum speed is about Mach 1.6 (roughly 1,200–1,230 mph), a figure repeated by manufacturer materials, industry reporting and aircraft databases . Reporting ...