And the B-1's were new at the time. Now the B-1's are reaching retirement age.Originally Posted by Tamara
And the B-1's were new at the time. Now the B-1's are reaching retirement age.
Both the B-2 and F-22 programs were victims of the “Peace Dividend”. Thirty years ago there wasn’t much worry about a near peer adversary in the near future. That’s not so anymore, which is why the B-21 Raider program exists and the F-35 is well on its way to becoming the 21st Century F-16.
Little Known(?) B-2 factoid: The B-2 crew (one at a time) power naps on a cheap over the counter Walmart outdoor chaise lounge, probably sourced from China at least in days of old. The real estate made possible when the navigator role was eliminated sometime in early development. Doubt they made similar provision in the B-21, but maybe the ejection seats recline (not). Bummer that few see from the inside the complete development through IOC on a program like this.
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Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits - Mark Twain
Tact is the knack of making a point without making an enemy / Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge?
All I know is that the B-52 flyover at the B-2’s retirement ceremony is going to be epic.
Nevermind
We could isolate Russia totally from the world and maybe they could apply for membership after 2000 years.
@ 34 minutes to open the hanger. 36 minutes to unveil it.
Just a dog chauffeur that used to hold the dumb end of the leash.
Found this on another forum, nice higher res photo.
https://api.time.com/wp-content/uplo...B21-Bomber.jpg
Noticed from this shot that these guys are using the old flight test logo... I am sure the big wigs will be upset they didn't follow corporate guidance. Good job people!!! The new logo is lame.
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