The B-21 Raider Speed Brake and What Flying Wing Aerodynamics Forces You to Invent
Test photos of the B-21 Raider reveal a speed brake design that appears decoupled from yaw control - a meaningful departure from the B-2 Spirit's approach.
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The KC-135 Stratotanker and the B-21 Raider - When Sixty-Five Years of Service Meets America's Next Stealth Bomber
The KC-135 Stratotanker, flying since 1957, will refuel the B-21 Raider stealth bomber well into the 2040s - a story about institutional knowledge outlasting technological ambition.
TowerThe B-21 Raider and the Six Things America's New Stealth Bomber Can Do That the Spirit Never Could
The B-21 Raider fixes the B-2 Spirit's core vulnerabilities with real-time connectivity, drone integration, and a fleet size that changes America's strategic posture.
TowerWhy The B-21 Raider Costs Less Per Hour To Fly Than The B-2 Spirit It Replaces
The B-21 Raider is built to fly cheaper than the B-2 Spirit thanks to durable stealth coatings, maintainability, and fleet scale.
TowerAn Operational Air Force Pilot Takes the Stick of the B Twenty-One Raider
The US Air Force confirms an operational pilot has flown the B-21 Raider, a milestone marking the stealth bomber's shift from flight test toward frontline service.
TowerThe B-fifty-two Stratofortress and the bomber that refused to die
The B-52 Stratofortress has survived 15 retirement proposals and will fly past 2040 thanks to cost, versatility, and a massive upgrade program.
TowerFive aircraft shaping the future of American air combat
Five military aircraft programs are reshaping American air combat, from upgraded legacy jets to autonomous drone wingmen.
TowerSouthwest 'Not Done' Making Changes As CEO Teases Lounges And First Class
Southwest Airlines teases lounges and first class while Congress pushes pilot mental health reform and the B-21 Raider hits a key milestone.
TowerWhy This Major Airline Continues To Operate The Airbus A380 On Its Longest Routes
Singapore Airlines keeps flying the Airbus A380 on its longest routes because premium revenue per departure outweighs the four-engine fuel penalty.
TowerU.S. Air Force Releases First Official Photos Of B-21 Raider During Aerial Refueling Tests
The U.S. Air Force released first photos of the B-21 Raider during aerial refueling, revealing its top-side stealth design for the first time.
TowerBusiness Class Comfort For An Economy Price? The Two-Level Design Aiming For The Airbus A350
A double-decker seating concept for the Airbus A350 promises business-class comfort at economy prices, but certification hurdles remain significant.
Tower‘Dangerous culture of silence’: pilot mental health legislation progresses in US
Bipartisan pilot mental health legislation advances in Congress, targeting aviation's culture of silence around seeking treatment.
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