Originally conceived as a supersonic long-range strategic nuclear heavy bomber, the B-1 has evolved into a very effective multi-role conventional warplane. A product of the Cold War, the North ...
The Air Force’s newer bombers were tailored for narrow mission sets that have aged poorly in the 21st century, while the B-52 ...
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Key Points and Summary - The B-58 Hustler was the world’s first operational Mach 2 bomber, built when the Air Force believed speed and altitude could outrun Soviet defenses. -Entering service in 1960, ...