One of a series of B-21 renderings that the Air Force released in January 2020. This shows how the aircraft might appear at Dyess Air Force Base in Texas, one of three bases set to eventually host operational Raider squadrons. The others are Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota and Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. USAF
FOX News/Warrior Maven: First B-21 test aircraft starting to 'look like a plane'
The program is on track to deliver within just the next few years
The first B-21 stealth bomber test aircraft is “starting to look like an airplane” as parts arrive, suppliers integrate technologies and production surges forward. The military’s new-generation of stealth technology will usher in a new era in long-range strike options as the B-21 comes online.
The above comment was made by Randy Walden, the Program Executive Officer of the B-21 program, who oversees its development and construction. He went on to say efforts were underway to expand production of the new aircraft.
The ultimate purpose of the aircraft was described by Defense Secretary Mark Esper during a recent visit to Northrop Grumman’s design and development headquarters in Melbourne, Florida.
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Update #1: B-21 Stealth Bomber Prototype Is "Starting To Look Like An Airplane" (Warzone/The Drive)
Update #2: The new, stealthy B-21 bomber is 'starting to look like an airplane,' the Air Force says (Business Insider)
WNU Editor: The first test flight is still a few years away.
Update #3: Someone is optimistic .... Air Force may buy 180 new B-21 stealth bombers (FOX News).
2 comments:
True, B2 are still pertinent.
In case of war a "flash program" is always possible. We did that in WW II.
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