Caught this interesting looking F-35 on Sidewinder today, kinda looks chrome? Or maybe it's just the suboptimal lighting.
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@thejackbeyer Hi Jack, longtime nsf fan. There are many reports in the aviation press of military aircraft (incl. F-35's) sporting highly reflective almost mirror-like coatings. Lots of speculation why. It still seems to be an R&D thing. Do web search 'military aircraft mirror coating'
@Yazata59945745 @thejackbeyer I suspect it's heat related. Stealthy to radar, but thermal you stand out.