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I never had any doubt the B-21 was going to have A2A capability. One, for self defense. Two, for the long ranges of the pacific. Given it's size, it should have an amazing radar system that can see farther out than fighters. The B-21 will be a super stealthy missileer, as just one of it's missions. So it will be able to patrol the Pacific. We're still going to have fighters, contrary to any piece at the Drive. It's really just a matter of what the mix is going to be and what size the fighters need to be. My guess is the fighters will be sized for basing in Australia, with regard to the Pacific. Australia is far enough away to give a decent warning time regarding an attack and big enough that forces can be repositioned.

[QUOTE="Sundog, post: 415005, member: 181"] I never had any doubt the B-21 was going to have A2A capability. One, for self defense. Two, for the long ranges of the pacific. Given it's size, it should have an amazing radar system that can see farther out than fighters. The B-21 will be a super stealthy missileer, as just one of it's missions. So it will be able to patrol the Pacific. We're still going to have fighters, contrary to any piece at the Drive. It's really just a matter of what the mix is going to be and what size the fighters need to be. My guess is the fighters will be sized for basing in Australia, with regard to the Pacific. Australia is far enough away to give a decent warning time regarding an attack and big enough that forces can be repositioned. [/QUOTE]

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