Lockheed needs to be more creative and get that restart price down. I would also like to see an “E” model version that was focused on cruise missile strike. Starting with the new stealthy cruise missile and move to hypersonic missiles. They would be carried externally, but generally be launched at ranges that would not impact stealth based survivability. The U.S. needs to be able to service targets that are otherwise in the bomber exclusive territory.
“I would also like to see an “E” model version that was focused on cruise missile strike. “
https://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/why-boeings-design-for-a-747-full-of-cruise-missiles-ma-1605150371
“Why Boeing’s Design For A 747 Full Of Cruise Missiles Makes Total Sense”