A B-1B Bomber That Just Circumnavigated The Arabian Peninsula Has Stunning Photos To Show For It
Fighters from Saudi Arabia, Israel, Egypt, and Bahrain joined the swing-wing bomber on its journey around one of the world’s toughest neighborhoods.
Fighters from Saudi Arabia, Israel, Egypt, and Bahrain joined the swing-wing bomber on its journey around one of the world’s toughest neighborhoods.
The swing-wing bomber made a triumphant touch and go before coming in to land after a local mission.
It is argued that an upgraded, hypersonic-missile-toting B-1 would help narrow the capability gap with Russia and China until the B-21 Raider arrives.
The Air Force has been working hard in recent years to improve the B-1B fleet’s reliability after years of combat over Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.
The swing-wing bombers have become increasingly unreliable after years of constant work over Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.
The image masterly captures the elegant and ferocious qualities of the B-1B, especially when its four turbofans at roaring away in full afterburner.
The bomber flew all over the Pacific on a long mission that included venturing into airspace that is commonly avoided on such flights.
The messaging is abundantly clear: U.S. bombers haven’t tucked-tail and ran from the region and they stand ready to deliver a big stealthy punch.
The detailed computer model will make it easier to identify potential points of failure to help keep the remaining bombers flying.
This is likely the first move in what the Air Force said will be a far less predictable bomber deployment strategy for the region.