AirForceMag: Long-Range Strike in a Hurry

Posted on: Nov. 3rd, 2004 || Source: afa.org | E-mail Article | Print Article

By Adam J. Hebert, Senior Editor

In recent US wars, heavy bombers played starring roles, reaffirming the value of aircraft that can deliver huge payloads, cover long distances, strike with precision, and loiter over a battlefield for extended periods. The Air Force wants more of this long-range strike capability, and is moving to get it.

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