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Michelle Illan's avatar

The GBU-57A/B most likely doesn’t have a significant range after release, forcing the B-2 bomber to approach relatively close to the target area, which poses a risk.

I wouldn’t be surprised if low-yield nuclear weapons were used instead.

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Neal Rauhauser's avatar

B-2 can go where it wants, Iran's air defenses are not sufficient. Israel has put F-35 over Tehran, completely undetected. Assuming we've got the F-35's AGM-88 HARM integration work done, the B-2s may arrive with SEAD support. The aircraft Iran have in service would not have much ability to track either platform.

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Michelle Illan's avatar

The B-2 likely has specific vulnerabilities not present in the F-35. These vulnerabilities are rooted in physics, and someone familiar with them could exploit them. If my understanding of its design is correct, the Biefeld-Brown effect may have been a foundational concept (the beginning of thought line that led to its design) in the development of the B-2.

Furthermore, the craft is large and slow, making it likely detectable from space. If I were piloting it, I would avoid certain enemy territories and maintain a safe distance. I don’t wish to elaborate further, but I remain skeptical about its capabilities. In this regard, I hold a contrarian view.

The underlying physics is quite old, enhanced primarily by advancements in material science. If this technology were at the level of the 1970s or 1980s, it would likely not need the four powerful engines it currently has. Let’s conclude here. This is my humble (and purely subjective) opinion.

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