US Air Force Confirms New Stealth Aircraft 287
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from the watching-you-from-on-high dept.
from the watching-you-from-on-high dept.
DesScorp writes "Aviation Week reports that the USAF has confirmed the existence of a new, formerly secret stealth aircraft, designated RQ-170 Sentinel, developed at Lockheed's legendary Skunk Works. Rumors of a secret new jet have been flying since 2007, with longtime aviation journalist Bill Sweetman dubbing the possible aircraft 'The Beast of Kandahar' because of the urban legend-like reports from Afghanistan. The aircraft is a UAV, a pilot-less drone that appears to have some kind of reconnaissance-only mission for the time being. It's a tailless flying wing that resembles a fighter-sized B-2 bomber."
Re:Is it really that necessary? (Score:5, Funny)
Looks like U.S. military is already at least 1, if not 2 generations ahead of its allies. Besides, its enemies still have WWII-level technologies.
Does it really need to spend so much billions on finding -yet- more advanced stealth technology?
Are you volunteering to fly missions?
Yes, the military complex creates jobs, but there are jobs in OTHER SECTORS as well, which imho are more beneficial to the overall well being of human civilization.
There is nothing as beneficial to mankind as Pax Americana.
Heh. (Score:5, Funny)
They have no idea what they're in for.
That's a pretty easy thing to confirm (Score:1, Funny)
"Oh yeah, we've got a new stealth aircraft. Check out these pictures. What? Can't see it? Oh, that's right... it's impossible to photograph! Booyah!"
Dinochrome Brigade (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Is it really that necessary? (Score:5, Funny)
I'd like to see some pictures of gorilla warfare. Are these mechanized or trained Gorillas?
Photo (Score:5, Funny)
Here's a picture [wikimedia.org] of five of them in action.
Re:Is it really that necessary? (Score:3, Funny)
never seen this before... (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Is it really that necessary? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Is it really that necessary? (Score:2, Funny)
A very good reason to fly Tupolev.
Re:top secret (Score:4, Funny)
Any ideas on why they need such a secret and stealthy UAV in Afghanistan for?
I'm pretty sure we're looking for someone in Afghanistan. I think his name is Waldo.
Re:Is it really that necessary? (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Is it really that necessary? (Score:3, Funny)
If he runs, he's Taliban.
If he doesn't run, he's well disciplined Taliban.
Re:Here you go (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Is it really that necessary? (Score:4, Funny)
Whereas UAV pilots cower in bunkers on another continent - so very brave.
Thank you. Personally, I only go to battle wearing a bright red jacket and blue pants carrying a balloon above me for higher visibility. It's the only honorable thing to do.
Re:top secret (Score:1, Funny)
Afghanistan is near to Iran, Pakistan and China, far more useful testing grounds.
Here's a picture [wikimedia.org] of five of them in action.
Re:Is it really that necessary? (Score:2, Funny)