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Which country has best bomber?
Military > Air force > Bombers: Countries Compared
# | COUNTRY | AMOUNT |
---|---|---|
1 | Russia | 195 |
2 | United States | 171 |
3 | China | 118 |
4 | India | 91 |
How many strategic bombers does the US have?
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) only has six fully mission-capable B-1B Lancer strategic bombers, according to the head of U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM), USAF General John Hyten. Of the USAF’s 61 B-1Bs, 39 are grounded for inspections with an additional 15 in depot maintenance.
What are some of the best bombers in the world?
Airforce-technology.com lists some of the world’s best bombers operational today, based on range and payload capacity. B-2 Spirit heavy stealth bomber is the best bomber aircraft in the world. Russian Air Force’s Tupolev Tu-160 strategic bomber stationed at Engels-2 airbase.
What are some modern planes that can drop bombs?
Lancaster, B-17, B-24, B-29, B-25, He 111, JU 88, Mitsubishi G4M2 Type 1 (“Betty”), Stormovic, Dauntless, Mosquito, A-26, Avenger and Stuka By Chuck Hawks Bombers are “A combat aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs” according to the American Heritage Dictionary.
What are the advantages of modern day bombers?
This bomber has new engines and carries more fuel for longer range. It is armed with air-launched cruise missiles under its wings. It is believed that aircraft has significantly improved avionics, search and attack radar, navigation, fire control, and weapon precision.
What is the Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber used for?
The turboprop-powered Tu-95 strategic bomber (NATO designation Bear) entered service in 1956 and remains an important part of Russia’s long range air power. Originally this bomber was designed to carry nuclear bombs to the US territory. It can carry about 15 000 kg of payload. Now updated models of the Bear carry 6 long-range cruise missiles.