B-21 Raider debut.

[ET2SN]

So, I'm watching the unveiling of the B-21 Raider.

:Kaleun_Salivating:

My first impression is that we stole some tech from the Cylons. :yeah:
Don't get too excited yet, N/G is being very cagey in how much they want to show. Besides, first flight isn't going to happen this year.

Still, it looks more like an evolution of the B-2. :hmmm:

[Commander Wallace]

The first flight of the B-21 Raider is scheduled for early 2023. Although, I'm sure prototypes have been flown before this. Although similar in appearances to the B-2 Spirit, The Raider sports new technologies not available at the time the B-2 was produced.


It is slightly smaller and said to be more fuel efficient for longer endurance. The " Roll out " will not have the fanfare and press coverage of the B-2. The U.S I'm sure feels the less said and known about this aircraft, the better. :yep:

[ET2SN]

Well, we need to understand that the B-21 isn't a fighter looking for customers.

Northrop already cashed the check to design and build it. :arrgh!:

[Reece]

They should do a test flight over Moscow! :D

[nikimcbee]

They should do a test flight over Moscow! :D


Ja, if we only had a war to test it out in? [insert hand ringing here]


Is Iraq available to dance?

[nikimcbee]

The first flight of the B-21 Raider is scheduled for early 2023. Although, I'm sure prototypes have been flown before this. Although similar in appearances to the B-2 Spirit, The Raider sports new technologies not available at the time the B-2 was produced.


It is slightly smaller and said to be more fuel efficient for longer endurance. The " Roll out " will not have the fanfare and press coverage of the B-2. The U.S I'm sure feels the less said and known about this aircraft, the better. :yep:




....but, but, but, what about he merchandising? Space Balls, er I mean B-21 the lunchbox, B-21 the sports wear, B-21 the breakfast cereal, B-21 the body spray, B-21 the Disney movie!


https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbasementrejects.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fspaceballs-movie-review-yogurt-doll-mel-brooks.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=5445a665d324a10ef541fd895de00fd0a2898a1a23ed8b f293d7df7bacf850a3&ipo=images

[Skybird]

:D https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a36201955/chinese-stealth-drone-b-21-raider-comparisons/

[Skybird]

However, that drone above must not be better or as good as the B21, it is no interceptor. It must only be good enough tp penetrate radar and defences - THAT is the relevant topic.

[August]

....but, but, but, what about he merchandising? Space Balls, er I mean B-21 the lunchbox, B-21 the sports wear, B-21 the breakfast cereal, B-21 the body spray, B-21 the Disney movie!







May the Bone be with you!

[Jimbuna]

How long before someone makes a copy?

[Platapus]

I was shocked to read that the B2 has been around for 30 years!!


Time flies.

[Commander Wallace]

They should do a test flight over Moscow! :D


....but, but, but, what about he merchandising? Space Balls, er I mean B-21 the lunchbox, B-21 the sports wear, B-21 the breakfast cereal, B-21 the body spray, B-21 the Disney movie!

:har::har:

Ya know, Neither of or any of you are wrapped real tight or playing with a full deck. Love it.

May the bone, er, I mean Scwartz be with you all.

We bought the entire Mel Brooks movie set on DVD, including Space Balls and Young Frankenstein. Mel Brooks isn't wrapped real tight either :D.

[Aktungbby]

....but, but, but, what about he merchandising? Space Balls, er I mean B-21 the lunchbox, B-21 the sports wear, B-21 the breakfast cereal, B-21 the body spray, B-21 the Disney movie!


https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbasementrejects.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fspaceballs-movie-review-yogurt-doll-mel-brooks.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=5445a665d324a10ef541fd895de00fd0a2898a1a23ed8b f293d7df7bacf850a3&ipo=imagesMebbee there'll B a B-21 rock band...(like the B-52's)!:yeah:

[nikimcbee]

How long before someone makes a copy?


They could install "Starforce" on it. That'll show'em!

[nikimcbee]

Mebbee there'll B a B-21 rock band...(like the B-52's)!:yeah:


Not possible, as today's music sucks. (Proven on Mythbusters) Unless, it was a cover band of the B-52s? Rock Lobster?

[Reece]

:har::har:

Ya know, Neither of or any of you are wrapped real tight or playing with a full deck. Love it.

May the bone, er, I mean Scwartz be with you all.

We bought the entire Mel Brooks movie set on DVD, including Space Balls and Young Frankenstein. Mel Brooks isn't wrapped real tight either :D.

It would be a sin if you forgot Blazing Saddles!! . . . and may the Schwartz be with you CM. :D

[em2nought]

My first impression is "Great!" our fraudulent gov't now has a bomber that it doesn't have to worry about the crew refusing illegal orders to dispatch our own citizenry. :D

[Buddahaid]

Northrop's official page.

https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/air/b-21-raider/b-21-faqs/

I really don't understand, rather I don't want to understand, the US right wing's love of discrediting the US military and defense industry in apparent favor of Russia and North Korea.

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[Jimbuna]

They could install "Starforce" on it. That'll show'em!

Nice one :)

[Red October1984]

The B2 is pretty impressive for what it is. I was fortunate to be able to get up close and personal with one once, cockpit tour/etc.


Flew the B2 sim...it was an amazing piece of engineering for the time it was developed.


The 21 is going to be insane I'm almost certain.

[Buddahaid]

Apparently it is expected to be a survivable datalink node and is also taking advantage of upgraded stealth tech such as the coating.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QgdWLJfk34

[Catfish]

^ very good video, thanks for posting :)

[mapuc]

Since they have named it 21 Raider could they have taken the best from B2 Spirit bomberplane and B1B-Lancer bomberplane ?

Markus

[Jimbuna]

^ very good video, thanks for posting :)

DITTO