Message posted by Smythers (Member since 04/27/2023) on November 10, 2023 at 15:29:14 PST:
The cranked-kite NGB was a four engine monster.
Cost. Familiarity. Extensive low observable benefits. Far more suited to the ultra-high altitude flight regime. Easier to produce with a smaller footprint.
In Reply to: Re: B21 first flight posted by Vahe Demirjian on November 10, 2023 at 15:15:57 PST:
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