Войти

The United States will demonstrate a new B-21 strategic bomber in early December

Sections: Air, New development
1438
0
0
Image source: © U.S. Air Force

Washington. October 21. INTERFAX - The new American strategic bomber B-21 Raider, created by Northrop Grumman Corporation, will be presented on December 2 during a ceremony at the plant in Palmdale (California), the US Air Force Global Strike Command reported.

"The presentation of the B-21 Raider will be a historic moment for our Air Force and the country," said Air Force Chief of Staff General C.Q. Brown.

"The last time we presented a new bomber was more than 30 years ago," he added.

According to him, the B-21 Raider will have unique combat capabilities for future operations and will become the basis of US strategic aviation.

As follows from the Pentagon data, the first American strategic stealth bomber B-21 of the new generation is planned to be introduced into the operational composition of the US Air Force in the mid-2020s.

The first test flight of the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber capable of carrying nuclear weapons will be conducted next year.

The early Command of the US Air Force Global strike reported that test flights would begin before the end of this year. The reasons for the postponement are not reported. According to the American media, this may be due to a delay in the supply of components or identified technical problems.

Currently, there are six B-21 Raider strategic bombers in the United States at one stage or another.

According to reports, the aircraft's machinery and equipment have already passed preliminary computer testing. In the coming months, ground tests of the engines will be carried out.

The first B-21 Raider bombers are currently undergoing final training at the 42nd Aviation Plant in Palmdale, California.

In July last year, the US Air Force has already published the first official image of a promising strategic stealth bomber B-21 Raider, being developed according to the "flying wing" scheme.

The new-generation B-21 Raider strategic bomber, developed by Northrop Grumman for the US Air Force, has a significant bomb load, low visibility and is capable of carrying both conventional ammunition and nuclear weapons.

The detailed technical specifications of the B-21 are strictly classified.

The aircraft is designed to replenish the existing fleet of American strategic bombers B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress, and in the future - their replacement. The US Air Force plans to receive at least 100 B-21 Raider aircraft with a total cost of $80 billion.

The rights to this material belong to
The material is placed by the copyright holder in the public domain
  • The news mentions
Страны
Компании
Do you want to leave a comment? Register and/or Log in
ПОДПИСКА НА НОВОСТИ
Ежедневная рассылка новостей ВПК на электронный почтовый ящик
  • Discussion
    Update
  • 01.07 13:22
  • 1077
Израиль "готовился не к той войне" — и оказался уязвим перед ХАМАС
  • 01.07 11:46
  • 9533
Without carrot and stick. Russia has deprived America of its usual levers of influence
  • 01.07 09:42
  • 78
Россия использует пропаганду как средство войны против Запада - британский генерал
  • 01.07 08:31
  • 1
Ответ на "Всемирное Смутное время: хочет ли в действительности Европа воевать - Мнения ТАСС"
  • 01.07 06:57
  • 2
Vietnam received the third American Hamilton-class patrol ship
  • 30.06 20:41
  • 2
Проблемному российскому самолету сменили конструктора
  • 30.06 19:13
  • 0
Ответ на "Су-35 отложат про запас"
  • 30.06 16:48
  • 1
Ковальчук: первая атомная станция для Луны будет готова к 2030 году
  • 30.06 16:09
  • 455
Израиль усиливает меры безопасности в связи с опасениями ударов со стороны Ирана
  • 30.06 13:19
  • 2
World Time of Troubles: does Europe really want to fight - TASS Opinions
  • 30.06 11:14
  • 3
Su-35 will be postponed in reserve
  • 30.06 10:30
  • 1
Мини-ракеты для "Панцирей" поставили на серийное производство
  • 30.06 10:09
  • 486
Претензии к администрации сайта
  • 30.06 09:56
  • 2
Russia's barrage ammunition in its military district: Chinese assessment
  • 30.06 09:44
  • 1
Finnish tip-off: NATO planes have worked out a breakthrough of the Russian air defense system