It is reported that the United StatesB-21 "Raider" bomberThe first flight was completed on the 11th of last month and has entered the "pre-service" stage. This new fighter is called the world's "first 6th-generation fighter" by the US media, marking the US air warManufacturingDramatically increased levels. However, at the same time, thisBombersThe cost has also become the focus of attention. It is expectedb-21BombersThe total cost is about $246 billion, and the unit price of each aircraft reaches more than $700 million, which makes procurement costs very expensive. In this context, members of the U.S. Congress are unhappy with the high cost of procurement, believing that it has not achieved the desired results and is beyond reasonable budgets.
However, US Senator Mike Lowndes and others are convinced that China and Russia cannot confront each otherb-21BombersThis "peace."", and said that its stealth performance cannot be detected. However, the Russian oneMilitaryExperts,MilitaryAlexander Mikhailov, head of the Bureau of Political Analysis, held a different view. He thinksb-21And did not surpass the predecessor B-2Bombersbecause they don't make much difference in terms of cost. Mikhailov also noted that Russia and ChinaMeter-wave radarThe station can easily identify stealth aircraft at a distance of up to 600 kilometers and is not targetedb-21Bombersspecial means of detection and surveillance. Therefore, he arguesb-21It does not pose a threat to Russia and China.
To sum up, thoughb-21BombersIt is about to enter service, but its expensive construction and similarity with its predecessor are still controversial. At the same time,China and RussiaThe party also claims to have confrontationb-21This calls into question its true threat.
in contrastb-21with B-2Bombers, we found that there are some differences between the two in terms of appearance layoutb-21A new wing design, air intake and fuselage structure, and cockpit window-sized layout were introduced. However, in the criticalStealth technologyaspects,b-21It is only claimed that a "new generation of stealth coating" has been adopted. This makes people start to be suspiciousb-21Bombersof true stealth capabilities.
According to Alexander Mikhailov, Russia has several of themMeter-wave radarstation, which can easily detect stealth aircraft, hypersonic at a range of 600 kmand general flight equipment. He thinks that ifb-21And the B-2 did not innovate in technology, then they would be carried by fighters at that distanceRadarand ground systemsRadarDetected. He further stated that China is also equipped with a similar oneRadarsystem, there is no evidence of thisb-21Able to be accessed fromChina and Russiaescaped under the watchful eye of the people.
In general, current indications suggest that:b-21BombersInStealth technologyaspects did not surpass its predecessor B-2Bombers。Both RussianMeter-wave radarOr ChineseRadarsystems, all have the ability to detectb-21exists. Therefore, the assessment of its threat should be more objective and rational.
By the United States against the B-2BombersUsing the analysis, we can see that such fighters are mainly used to combat small countries. This indicatesb-21There may be certain framework constraints on the project. In fact,PentagonAnd did not announce "ignore."China and RussiaScouting" and other rhetoric. Members of Congress may be overly optimistic about exaggerationb-21RightChina and Russiathreats. Mikhailov's point of view is more in line with reality.
In summary,b-21BombersAlthough the quasi-service has attracted widespread attention, its cost and true stealth capabilities are still questionable. China and RussiaPossess confrontationb-21technical means, so that it loses its real advantage. We need to look at this issue objectively and not be fooled by exaggerated rhetoric. In the future development,b-21Whether it can really play its role remains to be further observed and studied. We should always remain calm and rational in dealing with the development of fighter technology and changes in the international security situation.