Roselectronics Holding of Rostec State Corporation has created prototypes of a fundamentally new material capable of absorbing radio waves in a wide range of frequencies. Thanks to the base of glass threads with a metal core, the thin-layer material can be used for the manufacture of aircraft parts. Such a design solution is proposed for stealth material for the first time, "RIA Novosti quotes the company's message.
Rostec noted that "due to its exceptional characteristics, the new material absorbs up to 95% of the incident electromagnetic radiation of radars and significantly complicates the detection of an air object using radar equipment."
Earlier, Rostec reported that the development of the Tu-160M missile carrier will allow it to be used for new types of weapons.
It is noted that the updated aircraft have significantly expanded combat capabilities.
In December, the press service of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) said that two regular Russian strategic missile carriers Tu-160M were transferred to flight tests.