The American media included the future B-21 among the worst bombers in the world
The US Air Force is the world's most powerful combat air fleet, writes Sohu, a Chinese publication. Even Russia and Israel cannot compare with them. The first place is associated with the economy and other factors, which leads to advantages in numbers. By the number of aircraft, the United States surpasses Great Britain, France, Germany, etc.
The US and Russia do have a “nuclear triad” and can strike. In the field of strategic bombers, the United States has specific views. Previously, they led to the appearance of the stealth aircraft B-2 Spirit, which was very different from the three types of Russian long-range bombers. Obviously, the success of a strategic bomber depends not only on flight performance and load. Such an aircraft will not be able to use nuclear or conventional weaponwhile enemy air defense radars or early warning aircraft can spot it. The "invisible" American B-2 has an advantage in this area.
Work on a new generation of American invisible bombers began in 2010. After ten years of different work, the new B-21 Raider is preparing for its future service. Recently, the Pentagon announced the start of assembly of the first B-21 aircraft. The ultra-modern bomber should take the US Air Force to a new level - it will be the basis of strategic aviation. An interesting fact: the Pentagon spokesman said that the new B-21 Raider will be cheaper than the current B-2 Spirit, but will receive advantages in invisibility in other areas.
According to the publication of the American magazine Business Insider, since the start of the B-21 Raider project, the Pentagon has carefully and carefully stored information about it. It is known that it will be similar to the current B-2. In essence, Spirit is being upgraded. B-2 had an extremely high price of 2 billion dollars, and the cost of operation is extremely high. For its storage, a special hangar with a climate system is required - if the conditions are not met, the radio-absorbing coating of the aircraft loses its properties.
The Pentagon plans to build for the US Air Force 100 B-21 aircraft, while B-2 are available in quantities less than 20 units. Because of such plans, the military faces public doubts and criticism from lawmakers.
B-21 Raider has already received a blow to reputation. Business Insider previously called the F-35 Lightning II fighter as one of the worst US aircraft. Now the B-21 bomber is on his list of worst vehicles. The reason is simple: the Pentagon keeps secret information about this aircraft, but, according to various estimates and rumors, it will be more expensive than planned. The same thing happened with the F-35. This car was created as a cheap "invisibility" in addition to the F-22 Raptor, but it is still too expensive.
Business Insider also appreciated the strange weaponry features of the B-21 bomber. According to the military, an invisible plane will be able to defend itself and for this will receive air-to-air missiles. The American magazine asks: if it is a bomber, then what remains to the fighters? The Pentagon is too brave to combine the functions of a long-range bomber and a fighter.
B-21 Raider is too expensive and has “useless” features. Of course, even before its appearance, such a machine was included in the list of worst US vehicles.
The US and Russia do have a “nuclear triad” and can strike. In the field of strategic bombers, the United States has specific views. Previously, they led to the appearance of the stealth aircraft B-2 Spirit, which was very different from the three types of Russian long-range bombers. Obviously, the success of a strategic bomber depends not only on flight performance and load. Such an aircraft will not be able to use nuclear or conventional weaponwhile enemy air defense radars or early warning aircraft can spot it. The "invisible" American B-2 has an advantage in this area.
Work on a new generation of American invisible bombers began in 2010. After ten years of different work, the new B-21 Raider is preparing for its future service. Recently, the Pentagon announced the start of assembly of the first B-21 aircraft. The ultra-modern bomber should take the US Air Force to a new level - it will be the basis of strategic aviation. An interesting fact: the Pentagon spokesman said that the new B-21 Raider will be cheaper than the current B-2 Spirit, but will receive advantages in invisibility in other areas.
According to the publication of the American magazine Business Insider, since the start of the B-21 Raider project, the Pentagon has carefully and carefully stored information about it. It is known that it will be similar to the current B-2. In essence, Spirit is being upgraded. B-2 had an extremely high price of 2 billion dollars, and the cost of operation is extremely high. For its storage, a special hangar with a climate system is required - if the conditions are not met, the radio-absorbing coating of the aircraft loses its properties.
The Pentagon plans to build for the US Air Force 100 B-21 aircraft, while B-2 are available in quantities less than 20 units. Because of such plans, the military faces public doubts and criticism from lawmakers.
B-21 Raider has already received a blow to reputation. Business Insider previously called the F-35 Lightning II fighter as one of the worst US aircraft. Now the B-21 bomber is on his list of worst vehicles. The reason is simple: the Pentagon keeps secret information about this aircraft, but, according to various estimates and rumors, it will be more expensive than planned. The same thing happened with the F-35. This car was created as a cheap "invisibility" in addition to the F-22 Raptor, but it is still too expensive.
Business Insider also appreciated the strange weaponry features of the B-21 bomber. According to the military, an invisible plane will be able to defend itself and for this will receive air-to-air missiles. The American magazine asks: if it is a bomber, then what remains to the fighters? The Pentagon is too brave to combine the functions of a long-range bomber and a fighter.
B-21 Raider is too expensive and has “useless” features. Of course, even before its appearance, such a machine was included in the list of worst US vehicles.
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