B-21 Bomber Rollout Set For Early December - Page 1

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - B-21 Bomber Rollout Set For Early December

Posted: 9/20/2022 5:41:19 PM EDT

https://aviationweek.com/shows-events/afa-air-space-cyber-conference/b-21-bomber-rollout-set-early-december

The U.S. Air Force will roll out the Northrop Grumman B-21 bomber in the first week of December, Andrew Hunter, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, said on Sept. 20. Hunter confirmed the timing for the first time during a news conference at the Air, Space and Cyber 2022 conference...

Posted: 9/20/2022 5:42:35 PM EDT

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Do they mean roll out a physical model or start production?
Because, I swear, I have seen that thing flown in my parts with a fighter escort.

Posted: 9/20/2022 5:52:00 PM EDT

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Do they mean roll out a physical model or start production?
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There can be a long gap between a one off flying prototype and the start of production. However B-21 has been said to be the fruit of a USAF program to accelerate development and not fuck around for 20 years like the F-22 or F-35.

Posted: 9/20/2022 5:52:23 PM EDT

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It means they are unveiling it. We're finally going to see a prototype, not just some render.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/northrop-grumman-unveil-b-21-182400442.html

Posted: 9/20/2022 5:54:55 PM EDT

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Do they need help with suggested targets to try it out on?

Posted: 9/20/2022 5:57:55 PM EDT

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I vote for Memphis or Macon Georgia!

Posted: 9/20/2022 6:00:14 PM EDT

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I vote Memphis

Posted: 9/20/2022 6:08:42 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/20/2022 6:14:20 PM EDT

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For the record, it's my call. Dump everything you've got left on ~~my pos~~ Washington DC. I say again, expend all remaining in ~~my perimeter~~ DC. It's a lovely fucking war. Bravo Six out.

Posted: 9/20/2022 6:20:27 PM EDT

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Nuke the 3 gorges dam

Posted: 9/20/2022 6:33:08 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/20/2022 6:47:08 PM EDT

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Lame, I was hoping they would roll it out at the Edwards airshow next month. I wouldn't be surprised if they are already flight testing there.

Posted: 9/20/2022 6:59:18 PM EDT

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Lame, I was hoping they would roll it out at the Edwards airshow next month. I wouldn't be surprised if they are already flight testing there.

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First flight is scheduled for next year

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