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The United States built the first two new generation bombers
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The first flight of B-21 bombers is scheduled for mid-2021, but the new model has not yet been finally presented.
The US Air Force is preparing to test two new-generation B-21 Raider strategic bombers. About it informs The Drive on Thursday 10 June
The first flight of the B-21 should take place in mid-2021.
“The pace of implementation of the B-21 delivery program could ultimately thwart the US Air Force’s plans to increase the number of bombers from 157 aircraft to 225 in the future, consisting solely of B-21s, as well as aircraft from the Cold War era,” the material said.
At the same time, the B-1 and B-2 Spirit bombers will be gradually decommissioned, the B-52s will be significantly modernized, said US Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff David S. Nahom.
“The B-21s will enter service when a decision is made to increase aircraft production more quickly to meet the needs of the US Air Force command,” the journalists added.
However, the publication notes that the new bomber has not yet been finally presented.
“Many aspects of the aircraft remain a mystery, US Air Force officials remain silent about its exact capabilities. For example, we do not yet know if all aircraft will be nuclear. The B-21 should provide a leapfrog capability for the Air Force,” the experts explained.
Recall that earlier photos appeared on the network new Chinese fighter FC-31… China has developed its own multi-role stealth fighter, which could become the main one for the Chinese aircraft carrier fleet.
Also, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced successful test of the S-500 air defense system… The S-500 anti-aircraft missile system should complement the S-400 systems, which have recently been re-equipped with Russian anti-aircraft missile regiments.
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