[Buckeroo]

The thing is, the bomber is faster than HELL and very quiet. By the time any radar detects it, it is too late.

[SMEDLEYBUTLER]

the bomber is faster than HELL

Not so. The B-2 is a subsonic plane. The B-1 can fly faster.

[middie]

The stealth bomber isn't that fast, it doesn't have to be. One of the underlying purposes of creating stealth is to eliminate the need for speed and the weight, engines and airframe assemblies (and fuel load) that capacity entails. From the information I've seen the B-2 cruises at somewhere in the 430knot range. Compared to the old F-111 or the B-1B, it's considerably slower counting on its technology to protect it.

[middie]

The stealth bomber isn't that fast, it doesn't have to be. One of the underlying purposes of creating stealth is to eliminate the need for speed and the weight, engines and airframe assemblies (and fuel load) that capacity entails. From the information I've seen the B-2 cruises at somewhere in the 430knot range. Compared to the old F-111 or the B-1B, it's considerably slower counting on its technology to protect it.

[LasVegasMac]

your description of HELL is in the sub-sonic region.

Not real quick in today's combat arena.

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