I know that these are military planes that were built for the purpose of hurting and killing other human beings. This said, from a technology standpoint, they are amazing. In fact, I miss geeking out on the nonstop military innovations during the Cold war. Sort of a guilty pleasure. I'd love if they built them for no other reason than producing engineering marvels.
xedrac · 2h ago
> for the purpose of hurting and killing other human beings.
I would phase it as "for the purpose of deterring conflict because everyone knows they can hurt and kill human beings".
LorenPechtel · 4h ago
AFIAK all very long duration aircraft have sleeping provisions.
cwmoore · 4h ago
$2B for each B-2 feels as coincidental as the Moon and Sun in eclipse.
xedrac · 2h ago
It's like a military palindrome...
mensetmanusman · 7h ago
I remember seeing one above Pasadena and remarking about how $1 billion is above me.
vel0city · 2h ago
There is one on display in the USAF museum in Dayton, OH. Its quite a sight to see. Cool museum to check out overall as well. I have a photo from the second floor dining hall looking out to one of the hangars, that one photo has:
I would phase it as "for the purpose of deterring conflict because everyone knows they can hurt and kill human beings".
- SR-71
- B-2
- U-2
- A-10
- F-4
and more.
https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact...