Why Doesn't the U.S. Military Have Stealth Helicopters By Now?
Summary: Stealth technology is essential for modern aircraft to survive in contested airspaces dominated by advanced air defense systems. While stealth fighters and bombers like the F-22 and B-2 are common, stealth helicopters are rare due to inherent design challenges.
-The Boeing-Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche was a notable attempt, featuring advanced materials and coatings to reduce radar cross-section, but it was canceled after $7 billion was spent without producing operational units.
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