Boeing engineers famously stated that the Super Hornet has the radar signature of a "golf ball." A golf ball has an RCS of roughly 0.0014 m² (if perfectly spherical and metallic). Realistically, the Super Hornet does not achieve that. That figure is marketing hyperbole for the F-35 or B-2.
The airframe incorporates panel joint serration and saw-toothed edges for access panels and hatches, which directs reflected energy into narrow, predictable angles. Material Application: Extensive use of Radar-Absorbing Material (RAM) f18 super hornet rcs
The , often called the "Rhino," is a masterclass in balanced engineering. While it isn't a "stealth fighter" in the same league as the F-35 or F-22, its Radar Cross Section (RCS) is significantly lower than its predecessor, the "Legacy" Hornet, despite being roughly 25% larger in airframe size. The Paradox: Larger Airframe, Smaller Signature The Super Hornet’s RCS is estimated to be between Boeing engineers famously stated that the Super Hornet
Absolutely. Low-frequency radars (VHF/UHF) used by systems like the Russian Nebo-M or Chinese JL-3D can see the Super Hornet at long range regardless of its shaping. These radars have huge wavelengths that ignore RAM and small shaping angles. The Paradox: Larger Airframe, Smaller Signature The Super