US Navy Operations Specialist explains how a B-21 Raider loaded with a gazillion of air-to-air missiles could keep Chinese J-20 stealth fighters at bay
美国海军作战专家解释，装载了无数空对空导弹的 B-21 突袭机如何能够阻止中国歼-20 隐形战斗机
In this article:
•The Raider
•B-21 paired with the F-35
•B-21 with a gazillion AIM-260 missiles
The Raider
The B-21 Raider will be a dual-capable penetrating strike stealth bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. The B-21 will form the backbone of the future Air Force bomber force consisting of B-21s and B-52s. Designed to operate in tomorrow’s high-end threat environment, the B-21 will play a critical role in ensuring America’s enduring airpower capability.
The B-21 Raider will be a component of a larger family of systems for conventional Long Range Strike, including Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, electronic attack, communication and other capabilities. It will be nuclear capable and designed to accommodate manned or unmanned operations. Additionally, it will be able to employ a broad mix of stand-off and direct-attack munitions.
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Given its unique capabilities would it be possible to load a B-21 with air-to-air missiles and keep an entire air force at bay?
B-21 paired with the F-35
Eric Wicklund, former US Navy Operations Specialist, explains on Quora;
‘I give you the B-21 Raider (below) paired with the F-35, which could be an awesome combination.
‘Currently, the Chinese air force has a long-range missile called the PL-15, with a range of 120–190 miles. Some have called it an “AWACS Killer” because it can be loaded on the stealthy J-20 aircraft. Theoretically, J-20s might sneak past American fighters and launch on the AWACS or aerial tankers, removing vital force multipliers for the American side.
目前，中国空军拥有一种名为 PL-15 的远程导弹，射程为 120-190 英里。一些人称其为“预警机杀手”，因为它可以装载在隐形歼-20 战机上。从理论上讲，歼-20 可能会偷偷绕过美国战斗机，向预警机或空中加油机发射导弹，从而消除美国方面的重要力量倍增器。
US Navy Operations Specialist explains how a B-21 Raider loaded with a gazillion of air-to-air missiles could keep Chinese J-20 stealth fighters at bay
Chinese J-20 armed with PL-15 missiles.
B-21 with a gazillion AIM-260 missiles
‘So, why not load up a B-21 with a gazillion AIM-260 missiles. F-35s would scout ahead looking for any J-20s trying to slip past the fighter screen. J-20s are stealthy, but not as much as the F-35, and this would allow the F-35 to target the J-20 before they get close enough to launch. An F-35 pilot could request a launch from the B-21 and then take over control of the missile, directing it towards the inbound J-20.
那么，为什么不在 B-21 上装载数不清的 AIM-260 导弹呢？F-35 会提前侦察，寻找任何试图从战斗机屏幕溜走的歼-20。歼-20 具有隐身性，但不如 F-35，这将使 F-35 能够在歼-20 接近到可以发射之前瞄准它。F-35 飞行员可以请求 B-21 发射导弹，然后接管导弹的控制权，将其引导至来袭的歼-20。
‘And even if a J-20 is able to launch, F-35s could direct the missiles to intercept the inbound PL-15s.’
即使歼-20 能够发射，F-35 也可以引导导弹拦截来袭的 PL-15。’
Wicklund concludes;
‘Other than that, there’s no reason to expect holding off a large air force with just one aircraft. If it’s big enough it won’t be stealthy enough. If it’s stealthy enough it won’t have space for the fuel to have the necessary loiter time. But, having multiple aircraft teaming together, you could have similar effect.’
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US Navy Operations Specialist explains how a B-21 Raider loaded with a gazillion of air-to-air missiles could keep Chinese J-20 stealth fighters at bay
In this article:
The Raider
The B-21 Raider will be a dual-capable penetrating strike stealth bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. The B-21 will form the backbone of the future Air Force bomber force consisting of B-21s and B-52s. Designed to operate in tomorrow’s high-end threat environment, the B-21 will play a critical role in ensuring America’s enduring airpower capability.
The B-21 Raider will be a component of a larger family of systems for conventional Long Range Strike, including Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, electronic attack, communication and other capabilities. It will be nuclear capable and designed to accommodate manned or unmanned operations. Additionally, it will be able to employ a broad mix of stand-off and direct-attack munitions.
Given its unique capabilities would it be possible to load a B-21 with air-to-air missiles and keep an entire air force at bay?
B-21 paired with the F-35
Eric Wicklund, former US Navy Operations Specialist, explains on Quora;
‘I give you the B-21 Raider (below) paired with the F-35, which could be an awesome combination.
‘Currently, the Chinese air force has a long-range missile called the PL-15, with a range of 120–190 miles. Some have called it an “AWACS Killer” because it can be loaded on the stealthy J-20 aircraft. Theoretically, J-20s might sneak past American fighters and launch on the AWACS or aerial tankers, removing vital force multipliers for the American side.
B-21 with a gazillion AIM-260 missiles
‘So, why not load up a B-21 with a gazillion AIM-260 missiles. F-35s would scout ahead looking for any J-20s trying to slip past the fighter screen. J-20s are stealthy, but not as much as the F-35, and this would allow the F-35 to target the J-20 before they get close enough to launch. An F-35 pilot could request a launch from the B-21 and then take over control of the missile, directing it towards the inbound J-20.
‘And even if a J-20 is able to launch, F-35s could direct the missiles to intercept the inbound PL-15s.’
Wicklund concludes;
‘Other than that, there’s no reason to expect holding off a large air force with just one aircraft. If it’s big enough it won’t be stealthy enough. If it’s stealthy enough it won’t have space for the fuel to have the necessary loiter time. But, having multiple aircraft teaming together, you could have similar effect.’
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