B-1 bomber being retired?
06-29-2010, 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
The first attempt to to develop a B-1 replacement aborted, they are just starting to make noises about trying again, so I'm not sure it would make any kind of sense to do this...that's a lot of strike capacity.
Of course, as the article mentioned, the AF could be bluffing...threaten to kill something important to protest budget cuts. Wouldn't be the first time.
Of course, as the article mentioned, the AF could be bluffing...threaten to kill something important to protest budget cuts. Wouldn't be the first time.
I thought it was the 52 replacement that got scrapped.
06-29-2010, 07:06 AM
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Just another plane in the long line of things to replace the B-52 that did not work out. B-58, B-70, and now the Bone.
Does anybody remember the drawing floating around the fax machines in SAC in the late 80s/early 90s? It pictured the B-1 retirement ceremony cica 2020, and the bottom footnote called attention to the B-52 still doing pattern work in the background.
I would find it highly ironic if this came true. I hope not because we need every delivery system stealthy and non stealthy and more.
Does anybody remember the drawing floating around the fax machines in SAC in the late 80s/early 90s? It pictured the B-1 retirement ceremony cica 2020, and the bottom footnote called attention to the B-52 still doing pattern work in the background.
I would find it highly ironic if this came true. I hope not because we need every delivery system stealthy and non stealthy and more.
06-29-2010, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by DYNASTY HVY
4 engines compared to 8 and a larger payload factor.
I like both a/c so maybe they will change their minds about any retirements.
Fred
I like both a/c so maybe they will change their minds about any retirements.
Fred
Without getting too deep into capabilities. B-1 is not nuclear anymore. This alone would be a good enough reason. Also the B-1 can't fly high or get anywhere without a tanker. Hours wise the B-52's are still young. The H models did not fly in Vietnam. They sat alert. I could go on a long time as to why the B-1 will go before the Buff. B-2 is not going anywhere anytime soon many of the same reasons.
06-29-2010, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by deadstick35
I thought it was the 52 replacement that got scrapped.
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