Oh, they didn't overlook it. The mere fact that he assumes that only flat nozzles are stealthy tells me that the author has not done his research.
From my reading of this article, the author accepts the absolute most pessimistic estimates of the F-35 and also accepts the most optimistic estimates and statements of the capabilities of other aircraft and radar systems, without questioning these estimates. For example, take this line:
"Tehran insists its Ghadir radar can spot jets more than 300 miles away."
Now, just because the Qahar 313 is likely fake, that doesn't mean their Ghadir radar can't spot aircraft at 300+ miles. But shouldn't the Qahar fake make a "security analyst" like the author take a closer look at subsequent claims by the same government?
Oh, they didn't overlook it. The mere fact that he assumes that only flat nozzles are stealthy tells me that the author has not done his research.
From my reading of this article, the author accepts the absolute most pessimistic estimates of the F-35 and also accepts the most optimistic estimates and statements of the capabilities of other aircraft and radar systems, without questioning these estimates. For example, take this line:
"Tehran insists its Ghadir radar can spot jets more than 300 miles away."
Tehran also insisted that their Qahar 313 is real, when it's a laughable fake: http://www.thewire.com/global/2013/02/iran-new-stealth-fight....
Now, just because the Qahar 313 is likely fake, that doesn't mean their Ghadir radar can't spot aircraft at 300+ miles. But shouldn't the Qahar fake make a "security analyst" like the author take a closer look at subsequent claims by the same government?