Post by Sailor on Dec 15, 2015 7:14:46 GMT -8
The stealth superwing: Next generation 'Air Dominance' fighter jet that will have built in laser weapons and could even travel at supersonic speeds revealed
Northrop Grumman has revealed a tantalising image of a new stealth 'superjet' capable of firing laser weapons.
The so called 'sixth generation fighter' is rumoured to fly at supersonic speeds, although Northrop Grumman, who are developing it, say the specifications are still secret.
The stealth craft is expected to use advanced cooling systems to help disguise its laser systems.
Chris Hernandez, Northrop's vice president for research, technology and advanced design, told Breaking Defence the sixth-gen fighter will be long range because it won't have many bases to operate from overseas; it must 'carry a lot of weapons;' survivability will be key.
What do those requirements and physics lead you to?
'This looks a lot like a baby B-2 and this is really getting into our sweet spot,' Hernandez said.
Northrop Grumman has two design teams working on the new aircraft.
Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3359934/The-stealth-superwing-generation-Air-Dominance-fighter-jet-built-laser-weapons-revealed.html#ixzz3uP1Pu0gs
The talk of carrier borne variants is intriguing to me, something needed badly IMHO especially since the barely adequate F/A-18 Superhornet and legacy Hornet are getting long in the tooth.
Northrop Grumman has revealed a tantalising image of a new stealth 'superjet' capable of firing laser weapons.
The so called 'sixth generation fighter' is rumoured to fly at supersonic speeds, although Northrop Grumman, who are developing it, say the specifications are still secret.
The stealth craft is expected to use advanced cooling systems to help disguise its laser systems.
Chris Hernandez, Northrop's vice president for research, technology and advanced design, told Breaking Defence the sixth-gen fighter will be long range because it won't have many bases to operate from overseas; it must 'carry a lot of weapons;' survivability will be key.
What do those requirements and physics lead you to?
'This looks a lot like a baby B-2 and this is really getting into our sweet spot,' Hernandez said.
Northrop Grumman has two design teams working on the new aircraft.
Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3359934/The-stealth-superwing-generation-Air-Dominance-fighter-jet-built-laser-weapons-revealed.html#ixzz3uP1Pu0gs
The talk of carrier borne variants is intriguing to me, something needed badly IMHO especially since the barely adequate F/A-18 Superhornet and legacy Hornet are getting long in the tooth.
