Slartibartfast 153 Posted May 14, 2009 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics...nd-barrier.html Hmmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TX3RN0BILL 3 Posted May 14, 2009 Don't think it'll be able to catch up with the F/A-37's though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FastCargo 412 Posted May 14, 2009 The B-2 is NOT breaking the sound barrier. Some of the airflow on the B-2 is near sonic speed, which is causing the effect you see. But the bomber is not supersonic. FC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallenphoenix1986 603 Posted May 14, 2009 I could be wrong but hasnt that photo been in circulation for a few years? Craig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 Posted May 14, 2009 Yeah I know technically the B-2 aint Supersonic but hey its a great shaped airplane... for a heavy... not as good looking as a Vulcan but thats my humble opinion... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted May 14, 2009 Amazing how inaccurate some people can be about basic things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GwynO 16 Posted May 14, 2009 Nothing wrong with the article, it's the tagline that is inaccurate, it's a shame because most people who don't know much about this sort of thing will likely remember that alone. Sometimes it's not the journalists that are lazy but the editors.. they care more about selling paper than promoting fact, truth or even opinion.. they would claim their own grandmother smokes crack from a conch shell if only it sells a paper. News values my ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Typhoid 231 Posted May 14, 2009 anything going supersonic tends to loose its stealth properties against certain radar frequencies. Would not be the preferred tactic......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wraith27 6 Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) I'm not an aerodynamic expert but heard that same what FastCargo said: this effect is near the sound speed. And I think too, that this picture is very old. Now something fun -I don't remember where I red that but it was the article where was wrote that B-2 and F-117 can flight with Ma 2 speed !!! How? BECAUSE THEY HAVE SUPER SECREET ANTIGRAVITATION ENGINES no comment... THE GREYS !! THERE ARE EVERYWHERE !! Edited May 18, 2009 by CIACHO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+JimBeamer5 21 Posted May 18, 2009 Yeah, definately looks like some sub-editor talking s**t, the article itself describes the effect "appears when there is a sudden drop in air pressure around aircraft travelling just above or below the speed of sound", and the sub-editor has obviously chosen above, presumably as it is way sexier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
