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  • FB-22: a Cheaper, Faster, Smarter Bomber

    12/16/2002 9:59:00 PM PST · by sonofatpatcher2 · 103 replies · 1,162+ views
    Popular Science ^ | December 2002 | Bill Sweetman
    FB-22: a Cheaper, Faster, Smarter Bomber A proposal to transform the F-22 Raptor into a high-altitude, first-strike bomber illustrates a harsh reality: The U.S. bombing fleet is ill-prepared to fight wars in regions that are short on friendly nations willing to lend air bases. by Bill Sweetman Turning a fighter into a bomber may seem like trying to convert a Honda S2000 roadster into a pickup truck. Fighters, which are designed to dogfight with hostile airplanes and perform short-range attack missions, are fast and agile; bombers are made to haul heavy loads for thousands of miles. But Lockheed Martin is...