This is a stealth RCS comparison between the in active service F-22A Raptor, the in production F-35A Lighting II and the prototype PAK FA.
This figures are (obviously) the minimum RCS for the frontal angle.
F-22A Raptor: 0.0001m2
F-35B Lighning II: 0.00143m2
PAK FA: 0.5m2
Some NON-stealth aircraft for comparison:
F-15C: 10m2
F-16C: 1.2m2
F/A-18C: 3m2
Su-27SM: 15m2
MiG-29M: 5m2
MiG-31M: 7m2 (unsure of source)
Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4: 0.999m2
Panavia Tornado GR4: 5m2
Isn't this kind of data something you want classified?
The only number I've heared about Gripen is 0.1m2, don't know if one can belive that though. Well, it's a small plane and use RCS lowering tech but it can't be better then a PAK FA, or else the russians do suck (which I don't belive) x(
Well... seems it's not classified lol :L
That number for the Gripen CAN'T be right. It would be classified as a stealth fighter, and be better than some 5th generation fighters! (PAK FA)
Just checked, the Gripen is at 0.5m2+
+ means it's may be bigger? Because fro, my experience sweden never says the exact numbers, for example the navy says our subs can go "atleast" in 22 knots under water.
Yeah the + means it may be bigger.
Most militarys *try* not to release the specs, but they get out eventually.