#Bomber
Strategic Defense: What To Know About The US Air Combat Command
The Air Combat Command (ACC) is the post-Cold War successor to Tactical Air Command (TAC) and Strategic Air Command (SAC...
Exploring The B-1B Lancer: America's Supersonic Strategic Bomber
The aircraft features six external hardpoints with a carrying capacity of 59,000 lbs (26,761 kg) of ordnance.
B-52 vs B-36: Comparing The USAF's Epic Bombers
These bombers helped the United States Air Force win the Cold War and beyond.
What Are The Multi-Functional Capabilities Of The B-52 Stratofortress?
The B-52 has been the mainstay US strategic bomber for seven decades. A major reason for its staying power has been its ...
Douglas SBD Dauntless: The Most Effective US Dive Bomber Of WW2
The "Slow But Deadly" Dauntless wasn't just the most effective US dive-bomber of WW2. It was an outright game-changer
5 Facts To Know About The Grumman A-6E Intruder: US Navy & Marine Corps' Cold War Versatile Bomber
It is the world’s first fully all-weather attack bomber.
Congress Wants USAF B-52 Crew To Be More Comfortable On 30+ Hour Missions
The US Air Force has been instructed to address the issues with the infamously bad work environment onboard the B-52.
Are There Any B-36 Bombers Still Flying?
The Convair B-36 Peacemaker - a complex Cold War platform - was a wonder for its time.
5 Strategic Uses Of The B-1B Lancer Bomber For The US Air Force
The strategic roles and responsibilities of the B-1 have evolved through the years.
15 Years After Start: B-52 Bomber With Rolls-Royce Engines Won’t Fly Until 2033
According to a new report, the upgraded, re-engined B-52J Stratofortresses are not expected to enter service until 2033.
Top 5 Flying Wings Through History
A list of the top 5 flying wings throughout history.
What Is The Most Produced Bomber In The World?
More than 18,000 examples were produced within five years.
What Was So Special About The B-29 Superfortress?
The B-29 was the largest and most capable bomber of WW2 and was in many ways ahead of its time.
Epic USAF Bombers: From The B1-Lancer To The Highly Anticipated B-21 Raider
Exploring the past, present, and exciting future of the United States Air Force bomber fleet.
Luck, Timing, Or Just Awful: Why Did The WW2 Consolidated TBY Sea Wolf Torpedo Bomber Never See Battle?
WWII torpedo bombers like the Avenger and Swordfish were highly successful. Then there was the TBY Sea Wolf, which never...
How Difficult Is It To Restore A WWII Plane?
Quite difficult, but ultimately rewarding: Simple Flying gets some firsthand perspectives on these worthwhile projects.
How Many B-52 Bombers Are In The USAF Today?
After fitting its Boeing B-52s with new Rolls-Royce engines, the USAF expects the plane to remain in service until 2050.
Lost History: How A B-29 Superfortress WWII Bomber Wound Up Submerged In Lake Mead
Hundreds of feet below the surface of Lake Mead is a B-29 Superfortress lost for over half a century.
Why The US Air Force Won't Fix Its Damaged B-2
One B-2 Spirit has been damaged beyond economic repair and will be divested reducing the fleet to 19 operational stealth...
US Air Force Awards Northrop Grumman $7 Billion To Keep B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Fleet Flying
$7 billion, or around $350 million per B-2 bomber, is being allocated through 2029.