List of United States bomber aircraft - Wikipedia
This is a list of United States bomber aircraft, including those with the capability of bombing, meaning aircraft such as strike aircraft (also known as tactical bombers) and torpedo bombers are included.
List of bomber aircraft - Wikipedia
Bomber aircraft are military aircraft primarily designed for air-to-surface attack, on either ground or sea targets. This list does not include airships used for bombing and does not aim to include attack aircraft primarily intended for different roles.
Bomber - Wikipedia
A bomber is a military combat aircraft that utilizes air-to-ground weaponry to drop bombs, launch torpedoes, or deploy air-launched cruise missiles.
Bomber | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 9, 2024 · bomber, military aircraft designed to drop bombs on surface targets. Aerial bombardment can be traced to the Italo-Turkish War, in which early in December 1911 an Italian pilot on an observation mission reached over the side of his airplane and dropped four grenades on two Turkish targets.
Every Strategic Jet Bomber Still In-Service Today - SlashGear
2 days ago · By World War II, bombers became some of the most important aircraft of the conflict, and it was a Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber that dropped the first atomic bomb used in warfare.
World Gets First Look at B-21 Raider - U.S. Department of Defense
Dec 3, 2022 · As a dual-capable penetrating strike stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider is capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions.
A Brief History of the Bomber: World War I, World War II, and Today
Oct 30, 2023 · Capable of crossing entire oceans, evading enemy defenses, and then striking a target so precisely it can place 1,000 pounds of explosives through an enemy’s window, the bomber is one of the most...
B-21 bomber to be unveiled Dec. 2 > Air Force > Features
The B-21 is a long-range, highly survivable, penetrating strike stealth bomber that will incrementally replace the B-1 and B-2 bombers, becoming the backbone of the U.S. Air Force bomber fleet. "The unveiling of the B-21 Raider will be a historic moment for our Air Force and the nation," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.
The world’s 10 best bomber aircraft - Air Force Technology
Dec 3, 2013 · Bomber aircraft have historically been used for strategic and stealth missions but have also become optimised over time to perform multiple attack missions. Airforce-technology.com lists some of the world's best bombers operational today, based on range and payload capacity. (Updated March 2024)
B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber - Northrop Grumman
The U.S. Air Force's B-2 stealth bomber is a key component of the nation's long-range strike arsenal, and one of the most survivable aircraft in the world. Its unique stealth characteristics allow it to penetrate the most sophisticated enemy defenses.