XB-70: Air Force’s Ultracted Machi 3 bombers

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Summary and Key Points: During the Cold War, the U.S. developed innovative military technologies like the XB-70 Valkyrie, a supersonic nuclear bomber. Despite its advanced design, the XB-70 became obsolete due to Soviet anti-aircraft advancements, notably the S-75 Dvina SAM and MiG-25 Foxbat. -The high costs and emerging Soviet countermeasures led to the program’s cancellation. -This … Read more

NGAS: Air Force Could Revolutionize Aviation With Its New Flying Stealth Tanker

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Summary: The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bomber may soon have a stealthy companion in the skies: the Next Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS), also known as the KC-Z. NGAS Key Points and Why It Matters Skunk Works at Lockheed Martin has released a concept image of a secret airborne tanker intended for close frontline support. -NGAS … Read more