PentagonA new generation was launched the other dayBombersb-21, and announced that it had completed its first flight, which markedb-21It has entered the stage of "quasi-service". However,China and RussiaThe two countries did not turn a deaf ear to this, but actively prepared to deal with the threat of this new type of warplane. A Chinese article pointed out that it is similarb-21of stealth platforms and their supporting facilitiesDronescan be shot down by Chinese air-to-air missiles, while the Russian side mentions the construction of several of themMeepoRadar station, which can easily identify stealth aircraft and hypersonic。This suggestsChina and RussiaAlready realizedb-21and take appropriate precautions.
In addition,U.S. militarySelf-proclaimedb-21It is the "peace" of survivable, ranged and penetrating strikesHowever, experts believe that in the face of countries with well-developed air defense systems and anti-stealth combat systems,b-21It is difficult to achieve a penetrating strike. Therefore,U.S. militaryFaced with the difficult task of how to ensure in the face of highly defended targetsb-21Ability to complete tasks smoothly.
In modern warfare, it is difficult to achieve an overwhelming victory by relying solely on one fighter. In fact, the war for air supremacy is a comprehensive game that requires a wholeMilitaryStrength support. Whileb-21As a kind ofBombers, relying solely on its own ability cannot achieve outstanding results.
In addition,b-21The overall cost of the project is as high as 246 billion US dollars, and the estimated output is only about 100 aircraft, which is equivalent to at least 700 million US dollars for a single machine**. Moreover,b-21Needs to be excellentPilotsin order to operate, which also increases the cost of its maintenance and use. In the present dayDronesIn the case of rapid development, unmanned and intelligent are the future development directionsU.S. militaryIn the buildb-21This so-called sixth generationBombersThere is still a lot of uncertainty about whether it will be able to evade the monitoring of advanced radar systems and high-speed missiles.
Unmanned warfare has shown huge advantages, from the Russia-Ukraine conflict to the war in northern MyanmarDroneshas become a common tactic. There is even information that the Chinese side used a customized one by a courier companyTwin-tailed scorpion drone, formed oneDronesBombing formations, demonstratedDronesInMilitaryon the potential.
Twin-tailed scorpion droneIt has the characteristics of large take-off weight, high ceiling, fast cruising speed, etc., and the cost is low, so it can easily realize the swarm combat capability. Relativelyb-21Such is expensive and dependent on limitationsPilotsofBombersto say,DronesThe development is more in line with the needs of modern warfare.
ForU.S. militarymay have really clicked on the wrong tech tree. b-21The huge cost and technical difficulties of the project, as well as the rise of unmanned warfare, make:U.S. militaryIt was necessary to rethink strategic planning and the direction of armament development.
As can be seen from this article,b-21The first flight was triggeredChina and Russiaof coping readiness, which showsChina and RussiaIt has been recognizedb-21and take appropriate precautions. However, as the article says,b-21There are many challenges and dilemmas. One fighter alone will not win the war, andb-21As oneBombers, which may be limited when faced with highly defended targets. In addition,b-21High cost and limited dependencyPilotscharacteristics, as well as the rise of unmanned warfare, make its place in modern warfare uncertain.
Personally, I believe that unmanned warfare is the trend of future warfareDroneshas greater potential and advantages. At the same time, with the development of technology, for:MilitaryThe requirements for equipment are also constantly increasing, traditionalBombersFacing more challenges and competition. Therefore,MilitaryPowerful countries need to focus on the future development direction and increase the research and development and application of unmanned technology to meet the needs of modern warfare.
All in allb-21The first flight not only provokedChina and RussiaThe response preparation also highlights the potential of unmanned warfareMilitaryEvolution of technology. With the continuous progress of science and technology,MilitaryThe field is also undergoing a huge transformation. Only by constantly innovating and adapting to the development of the new situation can we achieve victory in future wars.