On the 10th local time in California, the U.S. Air Force's next-generation stealth bomber B-21 "Raider" successfully made its first flight. The flight test has attracted widespread attention around the world, especially its first flight on the special day of Double 11, which is even more significant.
On the same day, a "Red Eagle" training plane flew with it to witness this historic moment. After takeoff, the B-21 did not return to the "42nd plant", where the original production line was located, but flew directly to Edwards Air Force Base. Such a flight path has led to various speculations about the performance and future deployment of this new bomber.
It is worth noting that the date of the first flight of the B-21 was chosen on November 10. Factoring in the time difference, the bomber was on its first flight when the Eastern Hemisphere first entered November 11. This day is not only the day of China's Singles' Day (Double 11), but also the date of the arrival of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force Day. Such a choice of days makes the first flight of the B-21 more meaningful.
This first flight marks another important breakthrough in the field of military technology of the United States. As a new generation of stealth bomber, the B-21 represents the latest achievements in American military science and technology in terms of design and performance. Its advent will undoubtedly change the mode and situation of future air warfare and make air combat more complex and changeable.
However, at the same time, the first flight of the B-21 also left many questions. For example, how will the deployment and use of this new bomber affect the regional strategic balance? How will it fit into existing military equipment? In addition, given its stealth design, how will the B-21 play its role in the future combat environment? The answers to these questions will have a direct impact on people's perception of future air warfare and military posture.
In addition, the first flight of the B-21 has also raised concerns about the military competition between China and the United States. Does the first flight on this special day hint at the U.S. response to China's military modernization process? Taking into account the existence of the PLA Air Force Festival, as well as the rapid development of China in the field of military aviation, such doubts naturally arise.
However, no matter how you look at it, the first flight of the B-21 "Raider" is a significant milestone. It not only represents another major breakthrough in military science and technology by the United States, but also triggers people's in-depth thinking about the future military situation and Sino-US military competition.
Overall, the first flight of the B-21 "Raider" undoubtedly provided a wealth of topics and food for thought for military observers around the world. The design and performance of the new bomber, its deployment and use, and its possible impact on future military postures will all be in focus. The answers to these questions will greatly affect our understanding and expectations of future air warfare and military competition.