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Old July 20th 06, 10:36 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Mike C 17
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Big John wrote:
Johan

Look up Luneberg Lens via Google.

We hung them on T-33 target aircraft in exercies to give a radar
return the size of a B-47.

You could make one out of foam and Rennels (sp) Wrap and put inside
your plastic bird and get a much larger radar return for just a few
ounces for the lens.

These are passive devices and no power is required.

Big John
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On 19 Jul 2006 18:25:38 -0700, wrote:

Modern gliders are small and made of materials that show up poorly on
radar.

Are we basically flying stealth aircraft?

Johan Larson