USAF News and Discussion

[Sandhi Yudha]

An update on yesterday’s B-1B crash in South Dakota.

Crashed B-1B Bomber Carcass Visible At South Dakota Base

A heavily damaged B-1B that crashed at Ellsworth Air Force Base last night is seen sitting on a patch of grass next to the runway.

www.thedrive.com

Here a little bit more details.
On 4 January 2024, EL coded Rockwell B-1B Lancer 85-0085 crashlanded near the runway of Ellsworth AFB (SD).

This B-1B is definitely totally written off, but the good news is that the crew of four successfully bailed out. The B-1B, part of the 28th Bomb Wing, crashed at approximately 17:50 hrs LT while attempting to land on Ellsworth.

Tigers B-1B bomber crashes at Ellsworth AFB

Tigers B-1B bomber crashes at Ellsworth AFB On 4 January 2024, EL coded Rockwell B-1B Lancer 85-0085 crashlanded near the runway of Ellsworth AFB (SD). At this moment, information ...

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[Ranger25]

Some decent updates on the USAF Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.

what stick out to me
Higher end performance over range is trending (looks to be an air to air asset to increase magazine load out for 5/6 gen fighters
may be able to aerial refuel
price trending to be higher (range goal in the 20-30% of full size aircraft)

Everything New We Just Learned About The Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program

The Air Force's CCA plans have opened a path to new ways of doing business and concepts of operations that could radically change the force.

www.twz.com

Signs Point To Less Range, Higher Performance For CCA Drones

Growing demands for the USAF's collaborative drones, with greater payload and performance, could lead to cost growth and other issues.

www.twz.com