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How do you avoid radar on a plane?

These materials, known as radar-absorbing materials (RAM), can be applied as coatings or integrated into the aircraft's structure. They absorb radar waves and prevent them from being reflected to a radar receiver. RAM typically consists of both conductive and non-conductive materials like carbon and iron oxide.



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