B-21 Raider debut.

nikimcbee · 12-03-22, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

....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!

Skybird · 12-03-22, 03:09 AM

https://www.popularmechanics.com/mil...r-comparisons/

Skybird · 12-03-22, 03:14 AM

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 · 12-03-22, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

....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 · 12-03-22, 05:26 AM

How long before someone makes a copy?

Platapus · 12-03-22, 06:55 AM

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

Time flies.

Commander Wallace · 12-03-22, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

They should do a test flight over Moscow!

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

....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!

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

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Reece · 12-03-22, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

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

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

nikimcbee · 12-03-22, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

How long before someone makes a copy?

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

Jimbuna · 12-04-22, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

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

Nice one

Red October1984 · 12-09-22, 09:19 PM

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 · 12-18-22, 11:29 AM

Apparently it is expected to be a survivable datalink node and is also taking advantage of upgraded stealth tech such as the coating.

Aktungbby · 12-03-22, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

....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!

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

nikimcbee · 12-03-22, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

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

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

em2nought · 12-03-22, 09:46 PM

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.

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,702 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,818 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	How long before someone makes a copy? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,391 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I was shocked to read that the B2 has been around for 30 years!! Time flies. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-09-22, 09:19 PM	#11
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	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. __________________

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Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,332 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	Apparently it is expected to be a survivable datalink node and is also taking advantage of upgraded stealth tech such as the coating. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

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em2nought Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,485 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ em2nought is ecstatic garbage!