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ORAC
Those such as Longshot are planned to be able to be air launched by the B-21 and perhaps underwing my other platforms. They could also possibly by ground launched by truck based launchers - g forces not being an issue.
The advantage of such a platform is that it doesn’t need to practice to remain current so no training flights are required and they can be stored in hermetically sealed containers for prolonged periods negating the need for maintenance with software updates and power provided by umbilicals if necessary.
Build a version with folding wings and control surface and they could even be container launched by ships and submarines - a major factor in a region with long transit times such as the pacific.
That is actually really interesting - especially the storage aspects...... not sure we will ever have a platform to air launch ours though.
Arc