Simply put the B-2 is that good as are UAVs in general. And it's not just the platform but the payload your paying for as well. Precision guided weapons aren't cheap though the costs are coming down due to increased production rates the EXCALIBUR 155mm shell is a perfect example of this. The B-2 is said to have the radar cross section of something much smaller a then flock of birds early on (Rumored much less now with newer electronic suite now carried.) and not one has been lost in combat. Same can be said for the UAV that might appear smaller than a bird and operate at 25,000 to 70,000 feet. What brings them down?
Experienced SAM units. So for the privilege to buy and use them you'll pay the price. And we don't penalize countries for their advanced weapons, if we did Germany during WWII would be in big trouble where it was numbers and tactics that ultimatley defeated them, and if your upset about the B-2 wait until what I submit to improve the B-1B and B-52 this year. Technology marches on. I could make the same argument against the ARCHER SPA because of it's immediate real world shoot n scoot n shoot within a game turn capability. So if we get rid of the B-2 so long B-1B, F-22, F-35, J-20, PAK FA etc., though it would free up slot space!?! If your worried about air attack buy a mixed set of
advanced anti air units that will gain
experience though I understand in a one game setting this is harder. As we say here "You get what you pay for." it applies to the game as well.
These are simplified arguments of course.
UAV's:
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/predator/
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/zephyr/
http://www.airforce-technology.com/p...cles-uav-ucav/
B-2:
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/b2/
It is worth it for all above to check the "Related Links" as these normally address upgrade issues
Regards,
Pat
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