Compared to a small metallic target, a larger metallic target is detectable at what distance?

• A. Equal distance
• B. Greater distance than
• C. Shorter distance
• D. Not detectable

Answer: (B)

A larger target produces a stronger return signal because its radar cross-section is bigger. With more of the emitted energy bouncing back to the sensor, the echo rises above the detection threshold even when the target is farther away. So, all else being equal, a larger metallic target can be detected at a greater distance than a smaller one. The other options don’t fit because increasing size does not imply the same or shorter detection range, and it does not make the target undetectable. Keep in mind that orientation, material, and sensor settings can influence the exact range, but the general rule is that bigger targets are detectable farther away.