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Dorsal fin intakes and stealth

it seems nearly every new stealthy UAV is using dorsal intakes
http://media.defenseindustrydaily.com/images/AIR_UAV_X-47B_Parking_Lot_lg.jpg
http://defense-update.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/neuron_taxy.jpg

but also manned designs too such as the Bird of Prey and proposed ones like Iran’s stealth model at a parade
http://www.ufo-contact.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Boeing-Tacit-Blue-in-hangar.jpeg
http://nukesofhazardblog.com/images/user/83/Iran_Fighter.jpg

are they considered stealthier than side intakes (ala F-22, J-20) or front intakes (X-32), and under fuesalage ones (Pak-Fa)?
what are the disadvantages?

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