Most Expensive Crash Ever? - Page 3

bookworm_020 · 02-24-08, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by em2nought

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Originally Posted by JSLTIGER

Doubt it...it would cost to much to start the production line up again...especially since it's been closed for more than 10 years.

Cost too much, bah. Nothing costs too much for these people. Maybe they'll start making them again just so they don't forget how, sort of like nuclear submarines.

All the jigs and equipment were preserved, so that they could restart production again if needed. 1 of the B2's was a test aircraft that they restored to combat.

There has been proposals for new aircraft, but the fighting is over what they should do. Some want stealth, and nothing but stealth. Others want capacity, stuff the fact that it has a radar sig the size of a barn.

The best option would be a mix, 1/3 your force stealth, when you want to send bad guys a message that there is nowhere to hide and nothing will protect you. 2/3 Large bomb carrier (B-52, 747 conversion???) when tonnage counts and you want to advertise!

nikimcbee · 02-24-08, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JSLTIGER

Doubt it...it would cost to much to start the production line up again...especially since it's been closed for more than 10 years.

I didn't know that, I geuss it is a little pricey.

em2nought · 02-24-08, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by grant977

*** em2nought I will not let you insult the USAF or my country like that without any response. While I will agree that these weapons are expensive, and hard to keep up. I will not tolerate you branding the US or USAF as some kind of childern who must have the biggest toys. The US armed forces are good and dedicated people who deserve respect just like anyone who sacrafices for the sake of thier homeland.

If I'd insult anyone it would be Democrats, Republicans, lobbyists, and yeah maybe the Joint Chiefs. Having served for a few years I think I can say what I want on this matter. Just hope they don't find some poor enlisted soul to blame this on, but that would be the Navy. lol

Konovalov · 02-28-08, 07:44 AM

Check out the story over at Defence News.

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The fleet of 20 remaining B-2s is not grounded, but Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak, the 509th Bomb Wing commander, ordered the safety pause to allow the unit to review procedures, said 509th spokesman 1st Lt. Matt Miller.

Rotary Crewman · 02-28-08, 08:06 AM

Still no word on the cause then?

JSLTIGER · 02-28-08, 09:18 AM

Certainly doesn't sound like they have determined one yet...

geetrue · 02-28-08, 10:53 AM

I don't want to be a scare mongrel, but I think the B-2 was built to be used.

Meaning we don't need a replacement ... :hmm:

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