B-2 can now drop the B61-12 nuclear bomb using the new Radar Aided Targeting System

A B-2 stealth bomber recently tested dropping a production unit of the B61-12 Joint Test Assembly using the Radar Aided Targeting System (RATS).


U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devan Halstead

The capstone test was carried out at the Tonopah Test Range on Jun. 14. The 72d Test and Evaluation Squadron also took the opportunity to test the RATS Application Tool. The software allows pilots in the cockpit to verify that the RATS is operating correctly prior to weapon release.

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