AFRL Long Range Strike Studies Almost Done

AFRL is almost finished with their Phase 2 Long Range Strike Study. What will be the bomber of choice for the generation after next? Stay tuned for Phase 3!

Next-Generation Long-Range Strike Study Nears Completion
Aviation Week & Space Technology 06/12/2006
Author: William B. Scott
The U.S. Air Force's anxiously awaited Next-Generation Long-Range Strike (LRS) Phase 2 study should be completed this fall, giving service leaders a portfolio of options for platforms that could be operational in 2018.
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Speed, range, loiter time in the target area and penetration altitude are all important elements of an ideal long-range strike aircraft.

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