Donward Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 It needs to be armed with .50 cal defensive armament since a .50 cal bullet will tear a MiG's wing off even if it misses. Sturgeon and Vanagandr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramlaen Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 I would be ok with it being named after the B-32 Dominator, the bomber that everyone forgets about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priory_of_Sion Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 "Raider"not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxn Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 https://warisboring.com/here-are-the-names-the-air-force-didnt-pick-for-the-b-21-raider-d62bc0501790#.k2i6tqcxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belesarius Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 $511 million a copy for the B-21. http://breakingdefense.com/2016/09/b-21-bomber-estimate-by-cape-511m-a-copy/ "Lt. Gen. James Holmes, deputy chief of strategic plans and requirements, made clear the Air Force will probably pursue a deep penetrating fighter to accompany the bomber to heavily defended targets deep inside a country. He didn’t say it but my understanding is war games have shown the B-21 is incapable of making it to western China to destroy the missile and artillery units there." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belesarius Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Heh. Northrop won the B-21 bid on cost apparently. http://www.janes.com/article/64991/northrop-grumman-beat-boeing-for-b-21-on-cost Sturgeon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturgeon Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Hard to beat the company fighting for their life, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belesarius Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 http://breakingdefense.com/2017/05/b-21-bomber-boost-general-touts-165-kc-46-still-late/ War plans indicate that 165 bombers are needed. Going to war with Russia isn't apparently in the works, as they'd apparently need 235 bombers. NK still would need 60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belesarius Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Possible B-21 test unit patch put up on Ebay. http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/19726/mysterious-b-21-raider-combined-test-force-patch-emerges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meplat Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 I am still waiting for a proper B-21..*twiddles thumbs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belesarius Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/20472/retired-general-says-f-22-production-was-killed-so-that-a-new-bomber-could-live?xid=fbshare Interesting article from the Drive about the cancellation of the B-2 and F-22 programs, and lead ins to the B-21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade334 Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 B21 rollout livestream at Northrop Grumman's plant in Palmdale, CA: The event will start in five hours from now, though; enough time to get the drinks, popcorn and your personal dictionary of pithy remarks, noncommittal hums or squeals of excitement ready. You can also follow it here: B-21 Raider - Northrop Grumman EDIT: Frontal aspect is the only one we've been allowed to see, btw. No side shots. Excerpt from Northrop Grumman's commentary: Quote The B-21 is being built using a digital ecosystem. This inserts digital capabilities into the aircraft’s development, production and test, as well as how it will be delivered to the U.S. Air Force. The audience is starting to gather on the tarmac where the event will take place. Some of the iconic aircraft that Northrop Grumman has built or been a principal partner on, including EA-18G Growler, Triton and E-2D, are also on the tarmac for the audience to check out and see up close. Since the contract award in 2015, Northrop Grumman has assembled a nationwide team to design, test and build the world’s most advanced strike aircraft. The B-21 team includes more than 8,000 people from Northrop Grumman, industry partners and the Air Force. The team consists of more than 400 suppliers across 40 states. Why is this aircraft called the B-21 Raider? It’s named in honor of the historic Doolittle Raiders, the airmen of the U.S. Army Air Forces known for their daring, surprise attack against Japan during World War II. Northrop Grumman is continuously advancing stealth technology, employing new manufacturing techniques and materials to ensure the B-21 will defeat the anti-access, area-denial systems it will face. The B-21 Raider forms the backbone of U.S. air power for the future. It will deliver a new era of capability and flexibility through advanced integration of data, sensors and weapons. The B-21 is a digital bomber. Northrop Grumman uses agile software development, advanced manufacturing techniques and digital engineering tools to help mitigate production risk on the B-21 program and enable modern sustainment practices. The B-21 delivers the next generation of stealth technology, designed for the U.S. Air Force to meet its most complex missions. A nationwide team of suppliers across 40 states, led by Northrop Grumman, has been working together on the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft. And The Drive already has an article on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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