Introduction
Hey everyone, this topic is going to be about Have Glass Program, a program which aims to minimize the RCS of F-16, making the Viper less detectable in BVR scenarios. And the feasibility of making the Have Glass a modification for F-16s in Warthunder
Have Glass I
Phase I introduces the addition of an indium-tin-oxide layer to the gold-tinted cockpit canopy, reflecting the radar beam away from the ejection seat and pilot’s head, which produces considerable radar reflection.
Have Glass II
Addition of Pacer Mud and Pacer Gem
Pacer Mud
FMS-3049 RAM is painted on several areas of the airframe and engine intake (very effective for Big Mouth F-16). covering about 60% of the F-16’s structure (mainly forward and side facing areas).
Along with insertion of RAM foam behind radar antenna to reduce overall RCS through absorbing and slowing down radar waves.
Pacer Gem
FMS-2026 is painted for coating,using fiberglass particles to reduce the IR signature.
Have Glass V
Introduced in 2012, a similar scheme to the one on
F-35, further reducing the RCS of F-16 to the category of 1.2㎡. Close to the RCS level of Eurofighter Typhoon and Rafale.
Summary
In game we’ve already got Have Glass liveries for
F-16C， which look COOOOOOOOOOOOL.
It would be even better if the Have Glass is given to
the F-16 as a modification (reduced RCS and IR signature) so that these liveries can get some real use. And the F-16 can be more advantageous in the face of more advanced jets and long range SAMs.
