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Title: USAF B-21 Raider heavy bomber
Post by: BOBO on July 11, 2018, 01:25:57 AM
Did anyone else miss this too?  Or were US journalists too busy talking about how to not do any damage to the emotional well being of individuals who are incredibly weak between the ears?

I have a feeling that I just wasn't paying enough attention to the world around me.  I just found out about the F-15 and F/A-18 variants with conformal fuel tanks and weapons bays last week, and Burt Rutan's MudFighter the week before that (probably because I refuse to ever watch Iron Eagle III). 

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJ86GaGWAAAhRIg.jpg)
Title: Re: USAF B-21 Raider heavy bomber
Post by: oakranger on July 11, 2018, 11:15:49 PM
Nothing new.  They will retired the B-1 Lancer by 2030 once B-21 bomber starts production and replacing B-1 in 2025. 
Title: Re: USAF B-21 Raider heavy bomber
Post by: Devil 505 on July 11, 2018, 11:39:15 PM
Quote from: oakranger on July 11, 2018, 11:15:49 PM
Nothing new.  They will retired the B-1 Lancer by 2030 once B-21 bomber starts production and replacing B-1 in 2025.

Given the current trend of getting a new aircraft into service, I'm guessing 2035 at the earliest.
Title: Re: USAF B-21 Raider heavy bomber
Post by: bozon on July 12, 2018, 08:24:54 AM
Quote from: Devil 505 on July 11, 2018, 11:39:15 PM
Given the current trend of getting a new aircraft into service, I'm guessing 2035 at the earliest.
But without the ability to open the bomb bay doors in flight.
Title: Re: USAF B-21 Raider heavy bomber
Post by: Devil 505 on July 12, 2018, 08:29:15 AM
Quote from: bozon on July 12, 2018, 08:24:54 AM
But without the ability to open the bomb bay doors in flight.
:rofl :rofl
Title: Re: USAF B-21 Raider heavy bomber
Post by: DaveBB on July 12, 2018, 03:51:05 PM
They are also developing an ultra-long range escort fighter for it. I posted an article about that, but got no responses.
Title: Re: USAF B-21 Raider heavy bomber
Post by: oakranger on July 12, 2018, 08:34:51 PM
Quote from: DaveBB on July 12, 2018, 03:51:05 PM
They are also developing an ultra-long range escort fighter for it. I posted an article about that, but got no responses.
Well, post it on here. 
Title: Re: USAF B-21 Raider heavy bomber
Post by: BOBO on July 12, 2018, 11:28:18 PM
Quote from: DaveBB on July 12, 2018, 03:51:05 PM
They are also developing an ultra-long range escort fighter for it. I posted an article about that, but got no responses.

I'd like to read that.  Do you still have the link?
Title: Re: USAF B-21 Raider heavy bomber
Post by: 1stpar3 on July 13, 2018, 02:32:51 AM
Quote from: BOBO on July 12, 2018, 11:28:18 PM
I'd like to read that.  Do you still have the link?
PLUS 1
Title: Re: USAF B-21 Raider heavy bomber
Post by: Gman on July 14, 2018, 11:22:53 AM
Just do a search for Gen 6 USAF fighter, you'll get the phone book from a pile of the typical defense sites.

The USAF/USN is also working on an Aim120 advanced long range variant, with performance better than the new Meteor missile even, which may equip the B21 giving it an A2A defensive long range option according to a bunch of articles.  Lasers will likely be equipping the Gen 6 future fighter as well.



Link to some Gen 6/Escort fighter articles:

https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/a22950/air-force-new-long-range-fighter/

http://www.businessinsider.com/air-force-sixth-generation-fighter-jet-video-2018-3

https://theaviationist.com/2017/09/17/new-lockheed-martins-skunk-works-video-teases-the-shape-of-the-next-generation-air-dominance-ngad-fighter/

https://www.military.com/defensetech/2018/03/26/air-force-offers-glimpse-6th-gen-fighters-future-flight-suits.html

http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/f-35-killer-america-has-big-plans-its-6th-generation-fighter-23429



Some good sites on the topic: I have about 50 defense sites bookmarked, if anyone wants the full list PM me.



http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone

https://www.wearethemighty.com/

http://theaviationist.com/

https://theaviationgeekclub.com/

https://combataircraft.keypublishing.com/

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/

https://www.naval-technology.com/

https://fightersweep.com/





Title: Re: USAF B-21 Raider heavy bomber
Post by: Groth on July 17, 2018, 04:04:07 PM
 and.....the Bombers our fathers, fathers, fathers flew/fly...
 B-52's???