The Windecker YE-5A was an experimental aircraft evaluated by the U.S. Air Force. It was an all-composite construction aircraft based on the commercial single-engine low-wing Windecker Eagle. The YE-5A delivered in 1973 was used in tests relating to the radar detectability (commonly known as 'stealth') of composite aircraft. The composite airframe was shown to be difficult to detect using radar; however other components including the metal engine could be seen on radar.
Made by Windecker Industries.
It is the successor of the Windecker Eagle .