The B-52 Stratofortress was the only stealth aircraft in the world until a few years back. This Cold War aircraft has been in service with the United States Air Force ever since the 1950s. Northrop Grumman has developed the B-2 Spirit, a long-range strategic nuclear bomber. The B-2 was developed to replace the 132-bomber fleet that the USAF had before.
The B-2 Spirit was developed to penetrate dense anti-aircraft defences. The bomber's low observable stealth allows it to remain undetected in enemy aircraft. Spirit has a flying wing design that reduces radar cross-section area making it very stealthy.
The B-2 is equipped with a new defensive management system that allows it avoid enemy air defenses. The aircraft also features a plasma device, which increases the lift coefficient by about a third. The plasma membrane is a thin membrane that covers a bomber's front. The device charges air molecules with high voltage electricity to stimulate airflow and prevent the aircraft from stalling. The new plasma device also detects when the wing's airflow slows down. This can cause lift to drop and even lead to an aircraft crash.
Air Force will unveil the B-21 stealth fighter bomber in December. It is a heavy-lift, long-range bomber, which is designed to be able to reach most locations around the world within just a few hours. It can carry large artillery and nuclear bombs and will be capable of delivering a large payload of ordnance without the need for refueling.
The B-21 stealth bomber will likely be equipped with technology that has never before been seen, which will allow the aircraft to fly undetected in enemy airspace. The B-21's design includes a fly-wing that is very stealthy against all radar frequencies. Many design features include a flat aircraft frame, without a tail. This helps to reduce the radar crosssection. There are also engines that are buried deep within the plane to muffle sound and prevent heat-seeking missiles from escaping. The exhaust is also vented to a special chamber above the aircraft.
The stealthy bomber B-21 was developed in the United States. It has been praised highly by Air Force commanders. The program has been on budget and on time, and has been highly productive. The Air Force will start flying the new aircraft in test later this year. It will also test coatings, components, and engine runs. It will also perform high-speed taxi tests.
The B-21 stealth bomber has been developed with a number of key features, including the fly wing design, a flat airframe without a tail, and the use of exhaust ventilation to mute sound and prevent heat-seeking missiles. These features enable the bomber's quiet operation and quick delivery of its weapons. The B-21 will have an extremely high level of precision.