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B-2 is old but the stealth shaping is still much better than F-35 and there is much more internal structure inside the wings that absorb radar energy. The RAM paints used in B-2 are probably up to date with current technology as well.

B-2 is also inherently more stealthy to to Rayleigh scattering than F-35 is due to the size.

Stealth is not magic. Shaping is 90% of the stealth, rest is the materials and details.

Vera-type radars may be be able to detect stealth aircraft with low angular resolution but they can't be used for targeting.




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