Radome Engineering Handbook [repack] Jun 2026

| Material | ( \epsilon_r ) | tan ( \delta ) | Max Temp | Key Feature | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 3.1–3.4 | 0.0006 | 400°C | Gold standard for hypersonic missiles | | E-Glass/Polyester | 4.0–4.6 | 0.015 | 150°C | Low cost; used for terrestrial domes | | Kevlar/Epoxy | 3.8 | 0.008 | 180°C | Impact-resistant (bird strikes) | | Aramid Honeycomb | 1.07 | 0.002 | 200°C | Core material; extremely lightweight |

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