In this episode of Engineering Secrets, we explore the cutting-edge technology and strategic ingenuity behind the countermeasures military aircraft use to elude enemy missiles. From the fiery diversion of flares against heat-seeking threats to the stealthy tactics that render state-of-the-art jets like the F-35B invisible to radar, we unravel the layers of defense that keep these aircraft safe in hostile skies.
Discover how flares outsmart heat-guided missiles by mimicking the intense heat of jet engines, and why radar-guided missiles pose a different challenge altogether. Learn about radar signature, stealth technology, and the use of chaff to confuse radar missiles.
We also delve into the mysterious technology aboard the F-35B that offers a three-tiered defense against missile attacks, including signal interference and radar mimicry.
