The fictional fighter from the film Stealth drew inspiration from a real Northrop concept known as Switchblade. This design featured forward-swept variable geometry wings that could change shape for ...

Stealth — or low-observable – technology used to be rare on aircraft, only seen on the F-117 Nighthawk and B-2 Spirit, but it's the defining feature of an entire generation of fighter jets like the ...

Modern military aircraft not only fly fast and oftentimes carry heavy payloads, they can also virtually disappear. One of the biggest challenges in making this happen lies with concealing the engines, ...

Stealth aircraft help with reconnaissance and attack, but have a smaller risk of being intercepted. Previous generations of stealth aircraft prioritized stealthiness, while today’s models prioritize ...