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Why aren't fighter jets painted blue to hide in the sky?

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Now, all those ground camouflage paint jobs stick out like a sore thumb; even against the ground... Most people mistakenly assume the typical grey US fighter paint scheme isn't camouflage, but it actually is! read more

The problem with using a typical blue "camouflage" paint scheme on a fighter is the constantly changing altitude and viewing angle. If I'm in a fighter at a higher altitude than you and looking down at you, the top of your aircraft should be the color of the ground not the sky. read more

If you are high in the sky opposing aircraft can pick you up with radar and missiles have a much better chance of hitting their target if it is aloft. When in a dogfight fighters fly close to the ground and if the opposition is above them the foliage will provide nice camoflauge for the aircraft that is painted green. read more

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