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Who said anything about being limited to reconnaissance?
No one... however, the title of this entire thread certainly puts the focus on the SR-71... which was a Recce platform. If you want to expound upon the use of a new platform as a bomber, then certainly do so. I'd like to read the thoughts.
If the title was "What Would Change on Successor to the F-35"?, I would assume you were generally focused on the fighter/attack mission.
I'm happy to spin the numbers for 30 and 45 degrees of bank. However, the incredible fuel burn required to return to the Op Area after the first pass is probably more than the aircraft has available. If the goal is to go speed-of-stink across the Op Area just one time... like over downtown Pyongyang... it might be an option.
