Not without one of these providing SEAD it won't.
Posted on 02/27/2010 4:30:20 PM PST by ErnstStavroBlofeld
More than 240 Airmen assigned to the 393rd Bomb Squadron, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., arrived on Andersen recently to support the deployment of B-2 Spirit aircraft as part of the continuous bomber presence here.
The Airmen and aircraft replaced the service members and the B-52 Stratofortresses deployed from the 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale AFB, La.
Andersen AFB has had bombers present on its runway since 2004, the year the CBP mission began.
The B-2's stealth characteristics give it the unique ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated defenses and threaten its most valued and heavily defended targets. The bomber's capability to penetrate air defenses and threaten effective retaliation provides a strong effective deterrent and combat force well into the 21st century.
The B-2's low observability is derived from a combination of reduced infrared, acoustic, electromagnetic, visual and radar signatures. These signatures make it difficult for even sophisticated defensive systems to detect, track and engage the B-2. Many aspects of the low-observability process remain classified; however, the B-2's composite materials, special coatings and flying-wing design all contribute to its "stealthiness."
The B-2s join forces with F-22 Raptors deployed from the 90th Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, as part of the theater security package. The tandem of premier airframes creates a formidable alliance supporting Andersen AFB's mission within the Pacific region. This is the second pairing of these airframes for this mission.
(Excerpt) Read more at air-attack.com ...
Anderson AB, in Guam ???
Yes
Hmmm.....relatively short ride to NK.
They trashed one there.
I remember when that happened. I think they have the video on You Tube
ping.
Guam ——> ——> Iran
guam-——> venezuela
Well, shoot! Guam to Havana!
I read today that one of these things cost the same as a battleship to build... Not complaining,, just WOW!
this is a mistake
B-1s are just as good and cheaper
to crash
Three Buffs took off every 1Hour 10 minutes. There was a conveyor belt of 66 Buffs going to, dropping bombs and returning to be refueled reloaded and sent back again. It was estimated that the buffs consumed the total bomb load of a ammo ship every 6 days.
VROOM.
I think its a good idea to have stealth bombers there at Guam. Just in case the North Koreans take a play from OPLAN-5027 we need all the aircraft in the air to bomb North Korean artillery positions.
Ruh Roe Raggie
Not without one of these providing SEAD it won't.
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