High-Performance Wave-Absorbing & Wave-Transparent Stealth Camouflage Materials
The novel wave-transparent and wave-absorbing composite material adopts integrated matching technology combining wave-absorbing functional layers and wave-transparent substrate layers. With elaborately optimized multi-layer material formulation and patterned layout design, the composite is fabricated via sophisticated patterning processes using carbon nanotubes, diverse rare-earth raw materials and flexible high-temperature high-adhesion adhesives.
When electromagnetic waves irradiate the material, incident waves are channeled by frequency band through an internal "path allocation" mechanism. Waves falling within the absorption band penetrate the functional layer loaded with carbonyl iron powder and carbon nanotubes, where electromagnetic energy is efficiently converted into thermal energy via magnetic loss and dielectric loss. In contrast, electromagnetic waves in the transmission band feature impedance well-matched with ambient air and pass through the customized wave-transparent layer with minimal energy loss.
Consequently, the material delivers high transmittance at transmission frequencies and strong electromagnetic attenuation at absorption frequencies. The surface can be coated with customized colored patterns for optical camouflage; doping with infrared-absorbing additives enables infrared shielding performance.
This composite achieves multi-spectrum stealth protection against three core detection modes: electromagnetic, visible-light optical and infrared. It boasts outstanding comprehensive performance, superior flexibility, ultra-thin lightweight structure, wide temperature tolerance and excellent corrosion resistance. Typical application scenarios include camouflage for critical installations, equipment stealth modification, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) engineering and anechoic microwave chamber construction.
Product Characteristics
KTL new-type wave-absorbing and wave-transparent composite material is developed against detection by SAR satellites, targeting the critical detection frequency band of 4-18 GHz to realize high-efficiency broadband microwave absorption.
Excellent Flexibility & Wide Compatibility
Taking flexible high-temperature organic composite adhesive as substrate, the material features outstanding pliability and conformability. It can closely attach to irregular curved surfaces of various equipment including tanks, radars and communication base stations for seamless coverage. It overcomes drawbacks of conventional rigid absorbing materials such as poor conformability and complicated installation. The product can be cut and spliced freely to fit equipment of diverse shapes and dimensions, greatly boosting installation efficiency.
Performance Specifications
| Frequency Range |
Reflectivity Performance |
| 4-8 GHz |
Reflectivity ≤ -10 dB |
| 4-12 GHz |
Reflectivity ≤ -10 dB |
| 8-12 GHz |
Reflectivity ≤ -15 dB |
| 12-18 GHz |
Reflectivity ≤ -14 dB |
| 93-95 GHz |
Reflectivity ≤ -20 dB |
| 1-4 GHz |
Selective wave transmission with transmittance ≥85% |
Ultra-Light Weight & Low Load
With lightweight construction, the finished cover material thickness ranges from 1 mm to 2.5 mm, and areal weight is controlled between 1.5 kg/m² and 5 kg/m².
Actual Stealth Effect Image Captured by SAR Satellite (8GHz~12GHz)
Premium Raw Materials & Extended Service Life
Its mechanical properties including compression resistance, tensile strength and impact resistance fully comply with national defense standard GJB10853-2022. The material also possesses superior environmental durability: wide high/low temperature resistance, thermal shock resistance, waterproofing, anti-corrosion, salt-spray resistance and mildew proof performance. Both service life and shelf life satisfy defense specification to guarantee long-term stable performance under harsh working conditions.
Product Applications
Wave-Absorbing Tarpaulin
Featuring thin, lightweight and flexible structure, this tarpaulin delivers broadband high-efficiency microwave absorption and optical stealth performance, alongside acid & alkali resistance and excellent environmental adaptability. Lightweight and easy to carry, it fits field operation scenarios. It is mainly used for optical and electromagnetic reconnaissance shielding of stationary and mobile defense equipment, including camouflage and protection for defense installations, aircraft hangars, tanks, armored vehicles, radars and ground anti-missile devices.
Wave-Absorbing Patch
Constructed with multi-layer absorbing composite and high-adhesion formulation, the patch firmly adheres to equipment surfaces. It is resistant to extreme temperature and corrosion and stays intact under intense vibration, ideal for stealth and camouflage of mobile equipment.
Wave-Absorbing Cover
Developed based on proprietary absorbing material technology, this integrated cover combines wave absorption, wave transmission and optical camouflage functions in one flexible, thin lightweight product. It is specially designed for stealth protection of transmitting & receiving equipment, with merits of soft texture, easy portability, corrosion resistance and sandstorm resistance.