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Strategic Defense: What To Know About The US Air Combat Command

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...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Exploring The B-1B Lancer: America's Supersonic Strategic Bomber

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.

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
B-52 vs B-36: Comparing The USAF's Epic Bombers

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.

Jacob Arnow 2 years ago
What Are The Multi-Functional Capabilities Of The B-52 Stratofortress?

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 ...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Douglas SBD Dauntless: The Most Effective US Dive Bomber Of WW2

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

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
5 Facts To Know About The Grumman A-6E Intruder: US Navy & Marine Corps' Cold War Versatile Bomber

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.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Congress Wants USAF B-52 Crew To Be More Comfortable On 30+ Hour Missions

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.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Are There Any B-36 Bombers Still Flying?

Are There Any B-36 Bombers Still Flying?

The Convair B-36 Peacemaker - a complex Cold War platform - was a wonder for its time.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
5 Strategic Uses Of The B-1B Lancer Bomber For The US Air Force

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.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
15 Years After Start: B-52 Bomber With Rolls-Royce Engines Won’t Fly Until 2033

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.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Top 5 Flying Wings Through History

Top 5 Flying Wings Through History

A list of the top 5 flying wings throughout history.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
What Is The Most Produced Bomber In The World?

What Is The Most Produced Bomber In The World?

More than 18,000 examples were produced within five years.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
What Was So Special About The B-29 Superfortress?

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.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Epic USAF Bombers: From The B1-Lancer To The Highly Anticipated B-21 Raider

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.

Michael Scanlon 2 years ago
Luck, Timing, Or Just Awful: Why Did The WW2 Consolidated TBY Sea Wolf Torpedo Bomber Never See Battle?

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...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
How Difficult Is It To Restore A WWII Plane?

How Difficult Is It To Restore A WWII Plane?

Quite difficult, but ultimately rewarding: Simple Flying gets some firsthand perspectives on these worthwhile projects.

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
How Many B-52 Bombers Are In The USAF Today?

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.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
Lost History: How A B-29 Superfortress WWII Bomber Wound Up Submerged In Lake Mead

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.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Why The US Air Force Won't Fix Its Damaged B-2

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...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
US Air Force Awards Northrop Grumman $7 Billion To Keep B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Fleet Flying

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.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago