new life for the american cold war B1 bomber!! adding numerous hypersonic missiles to EACH plane
and some here thinks we are running out of ammo HAHAHAHA
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swirlie · 31-35, F
The truth is, the US military IS running out of ammo and Trump himself even admitted that on TV two night ago. Right now, the US has used up 50% of it's ammo supply in Iran ALREADY.
As far as this video is concerned, what you are showing us here about the B1 bomber is totally irrelevant.
What they did with the B1 to upgrade it was already done to a 747 40 years ago in numerous ways.
So, they strapped a bunch of hypersonic missiles to the belly of a B1..
...so what?
As far as this video is concerned, what you are showing us here about the B1 bomber is totally irrelevant.
What they did with the B1 to upgrade it was already done to a 747 40 years ago in numerous ways.
So, they strapped a bunch of hypersonic missiles to the belly of a B1..
...so what?
MoveAlong · 70-79, M
@swirlie I don't buy that we are running out of ammo of any kind. We've been preparing for potential war with Russia and or China for decades. We may have to transfer some of our most hi tech stuff from another theater to meet demand though.
Also the B1 can reach altitudes over 60,000, reach 950mph and has stealth technology. This is above the range of almost all AA weapons and 15,000 feet higher than the 747s can fly. It is also about 250mph faster than the upgraded 747s.
Also the B1 can reach altitudes over 60,000, reach 950mph and has stealth technology. This is above the range of almost all AA weapons and 15,000 feet higher than the 747s can fly. It is also about 250mph faster than the upgraded 747s.
MoveAlong · 70-79, M
@swirlie
You can believe that if you want but you would be wrong. I know for a fact the B1 is the best platform we have for delivering hypersonic weapons and has been tested extensively. It will be the primary aeriel deliver system for hypersonics until the Grumman B21 becomes available.
The airplane that is used has no relevance to the delivery of hypersonic missiles.
You can believe that if you want but you would be wrong. I know for a fact the B1 is the best platform we have for delivering hypersonic weapons and has been tested extensively. It will be the primary aeriel deliver system for hypersonics until the Grumman B21 becomes available.
swirlie · 31-35, F
@MoveAlong
Actually, you couldn't be more blatantly wrong. The B1 bomber has NEVER been used as a platform to deliver hypersonic weaponry before, but has only recently passed the test in 2025 to carry hypersonic weapons for the very first time, potentially to be used in Iran.
The B1 was selected for this temporary mission until the B21 bomber is online and flying, which is actually the only aircraft the USAF will have that was specifically designed to carry hypersonic weaponry.
Actually, you couldn't be more blatantly wrong. The B1 bomber has NEVER been used as a platform to deliver hypersonic weaponry before, but has only recently passed the test in 2025 to carry hypersonic weapons for the very first time, potentially to be used in Iran.
The B1 was selected for this temporary mission until the B21 bomber is online and flying, which is actually the only aircraft the USAF will have that was specifically designed to carry hypersonic weaponry.
MoveAlong · 70-79, M
@swirlie
Well dang. Ok then. That's going to come as quite a shock to my daughter over at Lockheed. Since her team been working, among other things, on pairing the B1 with hypersonics since 2021. That's right after we started developing AARW and HAWC. BTW, on and off the US has been developing hypersonic weapons since the 1940s.
Actually, you couldn't be more blatantly wrong. The B1 bomber has NEVER been used as a platform to deliver hypersonic weaponry before, but has only recently passed the test in 2025 to carry hypersonic weapons for the very first time, potentially to be used in Iran.
Well dang. Ok then. That's going to come as quite a shock to my daughter over at Lockheed. Since her team been working, among other things, on pairing the B1 with hypersonics since 2021. That's right after we started developing AARW and HAWC. BTW, on and off the US has been developing hypersonic weapons since the 1940s.
swirlie · 31-35, F
@MoveAlong
That is correct, they've been working on pairing hypersonic with the B1 since 2021 but the flight testing was never certified until 2025.
So far, the B1 has not been used in any military conflict while carrying hypersonic weaponry. The plan is to use it FOR THE FIRST TIME in Trump's war with Iran.
That is correct, they've been working on pairing hypersonic with the B1 since 2021 but the flight testing was never certified until 2025.
So far, the B1 has not been used in any military conflict while carrying hypersonic weaponry. The plan is to use it FOR THE FIRST TIME in Trump's war with Iran.
MoveAlong · 70-79, M
@swirlie
I assure there were test flights of the B1 paired with AARWs and HAWCs well before 2025.
Certification is actually a bit of a gray area. The DOD uses its own agencies to certify aircraft and launch vehicles and completely bypasses the FAA except for sharing pertinent data. The certification carries almost no legal weight. It's more of a written head nod from the DOD to the contractors that the system is a go. If an order comes from the top to deploy a non certified system it mostly means the Generals and Admirals are off the hook if something goes askew.
the flight testing was never certified until 2025.
I assure there were test flights of the B1 paired with AARWs and HAWCs well before 2025.
Certification is actually a bit of a gray area. The DOD uses its own agencies to certify aircraft and launch vehicles and completely bypasses the FAA except for sharing pertinent data. The certification carries almost no legal weight. It's more of a written head nod from the DOD to the contractors that the system is a go. If an order comes from the top to deploy a non certified system it mostly means the Generals and Admirals are off the hook if something goes askew.
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