China's rise has caused dramatic changes in the air landscape of East Asia, and it is no longer the world of American-made fighter jets. With the entry into service of China's advanced fifth-generation and fourth-generation fighters such as the J-20, J-20S, J-35, J-16, and J-15T, the United States' F22, F35, and F15EX fighters are obviously at a disadvantage. Faced with this situation, the US side has formulated a program called"Penetrating air dominance"of operational tactics. At the heart of this tactic is utilizationB21 strategic ** bomber, which participates in air combat through its stealth performance and huge bomb load, range and payload. B21 strategic ** bomberOne of the main tasks in the future is not to rush into the inner ring, after breaking through the periphery of the theater of operations, but to be in the middle circle, with the support of the Western battlefield all-state perception data link. At this time, a large number of F22 and F35 are already involved in the middle circle operation, and these aircraft will inevitably be locked by China's land-based, sea-based and airborne air defense systems. And the most dangerous thing is that the Chinese J-20 fighter jets could also be attacked by such a salvo. B21 strategic ** bomberThe biggest advantage is the large size, long range and long stay time in the air. It can carry a large number of long-range air-to-airMissilesand **Cruise missiles, with a stronger electronic warfare system and electromagnetic countermeasure capabilities, but also to carry more powerfulLasersDefense system, which directly destroys a small number of penetrationsMissiles, greatly improving their own survival rate. In addition, thanks to its long stay in the air and its high power, it can even be used as a mid-sectionAnti-missile system, much more effective than a fighter. B21 strategic ** bomberIt can also be used as a large node in the center of the network, commandingDronesetc., which gives it an advantage in cyber warfare far superior to fighters, a large number of themDronesIt can also play scouting, offensive, and defensive roles, such as playing the role of a decoyDronesCan be used as cannon fodder for dangerous missions. B21 strategic ** bomberIt has a strong continuous combat capability, unlike fighter jets that rely too much on tankers to increase the risk of node attacks, and will not be caused byThe frequent return to the base due to the small number of numbers and the lack of troops on the front line put it in a better position.
At the heart of penetrating air supremacy tactics is utilizationB21 strategic ** bomberParticipation in air operations, the tactic has the following characteristics:
1.Stealth Performance Advantages:B21 strategic ** bomberAdopt advancedStealth technology, which can effectively evade the enemyRadarMonitoring and locking to increase survivability.
2.Large bomb load:B21 strategic ** bomberIt has a large bomb load and can carry a large number of long-range airMissilesand **Cruise missiles, providing a stronger striking capability.
3.Long range:B21 strategic ** bomberWith a long range, it can carry out tasks on the periphery of the theater of operations, and participate in operations in the middle circle, effectively expanding the combat range.
4.Large load:B21 strategic ** bomberThe load capacity is larger, and it can carry more electronic warfare systems andLasersdefense system, which provides more powerful electromagnetic countermeasures.
5.Command Network:B21 strategic ** bomberIt can also be used as a large node in the center of the network, commandingDronesetc., to provide more powerful command and control capabilities.
1.Concentrated Fire Attack: In the center circle,B21 strategic ** bomberIt is possible to carry out concentrated fire attacks in formation, and launch a large number of long-range air-to-air through time-sharing divisionsMissiles, in line with the guidelines of F22 and F35Missiles, saturation strikes on enemy air defense targets. This poses a great threat to stationary targets.
2.Expand the range of operations:B21 strategic ** bomber's long-range range allows it to carry out missions on the periphery of the theater of operations, providing offensive support and intelligence reconnaissance to other warplanes.
3.Cyber warfare capabilities: Due to carrying a large number of themDronesand a powerful command and control systemB21 strategic ** bomberIt can play an important role in cyber warfare, command and control various combat nodes, and provide stronger comprehensive combat capabilities.
1.Strong survivability:B21 strategic ** bomberWith excellent stealth performance and anti-jamming capabilities, it can effectively evade the monitoring and strike of enemy air defense systems and improve survivability.
2.Strong striking ability:B21 strategic ** bomberCarry a large number of long-range airMissilesand **Cruise missiles, with a powerful strike capability, capable of carrying out precision strikes on important enemy targets.
3.Strong surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities:B21 strategic ** bomberEquipped with advanced intelligence and reconnaissance equipment, it can carry out enemy situation surveillance and target reconnaissance, and provide important intelligence support for operations and command.
4.Strong command and control capability: a large node as the center of the networkB21 strategic ** bomberIt has strong command and control capabilities, can coordinate the actions of various combat nodes, and provide a more efficient command system.
Penetrating air supremacy tactics toB21 strategic ** bomberAs the core, through its stealth performance, bomb load and range and other advantages, forU.S. militarySignificant support was provided in the air confrontation with China. B21 strategic ** bomberThe presence of the Chinese J-20 fighter jet also faces a huge threat. However, we must also recognize that war is dangerous and uncertain, and neither side can rely solely on one fighter or tactic to achieve victory. The future air landscape will continue to evolve, and both sides need to continuously improve their combat effectiveness and combat capabilities to ensure national security and stability.