The F-47 conceptThe F-47 concept
The United States was one of the first in the world to rely on fighter stealth, starting with the Have Blue machine, the prototype of the F–117, which was developed back in the 1970s. Since then, the United States, and then other countries, have begun to pay great attention to aircraft stealth.
- it says in the Flug Revue edition.
This is an advanced sensor technology that allows you to track the interaction of objects with the environment at the atomic level. High-tech sensors capable of analyzing the movement of individual atoms detect changes in the electromagnetic field created by even minimal energy emissions.
- it is noted in the edition.
According to the author, what sounds like science fiction is gradually becoming reality. Even at DARPA, the Pentagon's research center, this topic is gradually shifting from basic scientific research to engineering research.
- said Rob McHenry, deputy director of DARPA, questioning the prospects of stealth aviation.
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As he explained, the potential of quantum sensing, combined with the general operation of various sensors and the assessment of information using artificial intelligence, is guaranteed to lead to the fact that "we will no longer have real opportunities for stealth during combat deployment." Thus, the traditional characteristics of speed, survivability and maneuverability come back into play.
McHenry pointed out.
Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the defensive side, for example, by equipping fighters with anti-missiles. However, the head of DARPA did not inform about the time horizon for the introduction of quantum sensors. At the same time, as noted in this publication, the next generation of American aircraft (the F-47 fighter and the B-21 Raider bomber) will definitely continue to belong to the category of "stealth" vehicles.
