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B-1B taking off during Operation Allied Force.
B-1B taking off during Operation Allied Force.
 Conceived as a strictly nuclear bomber, the B-1B has now adopted a conventional mission over and above the nuclear penetration role.
Conceived as a strictly nuclear bomber, the B-1B has now adopted a conventional mission over and above the nuclear penetration role.
 The cockpit is practically laid out, with key systems sensibly positioned.
The cockpit is practically laid out, with key systems sensibly positioned.
Loading the bombs is a slow process unless separate teams are loading all three weapons bays simultaneously.
Loading the bombs is a slow process unless separate teams are loading all three weapons bays simultaneously.
 A B-1B dropping a stick of retarded Mk 82 bombs, fitted with AIR tails.
A B-1B dropping a stick of retarded Mk 82 bombs, fitted with AIR tails.
 A B-1B Lancer being prepared for a mission with a payload of Mk 82 bombs.
A B-1B Lancer being prepared for a mission with a payload of Mk 82 bombs.
The B-1B is equipped with four F101-GE-102 turbofan engines.
The B-1B is equipped with four F101-GE-102 turbofan engines.
 The B-1B is highly manoeuvrable and its fighter-like agility is paramount for low-level penetration.
The B-1B is highly manoeuvrable and its fighter-like agility is paramount for low-level penetration.
 The B-2 can respond from domestic US bases to conflicts anywhere in the world within hours.
The B-2 can respond from domestic US bases to conflicts anywhere in the world within hours.
The B-2 is considered the most survivable aircraft ever built.
The B-2 is considered the most survivable aircraft ever built.
 B-2s have successfully released bomb shapes from the rotary launcher and conventional weapons from bomb-rack assemblies.
B-2s have successfully released bomb shapes from the rotary launcher and conventional weapons from bomb-rack assemblies.
 The aerodynamic design of B-2 incorporated computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
The aerodynamic design of B-2 incorporated computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Flight testing has encompassed 100% of the air refuelling envelope with the KC-135 and KC-10 tankers.
Flight testing has encompassed 100% of the air refuelling envelope with the KC-135 and KC-10 tankers.
 The Fire and Ice nose-art prominently displayed on a B-2.
The Fire and Ice nose-art prominently displayed on a B-2.
 The cockpit is equipped with a colour, nine-tube, electronic flight instrumentation system (EFIS)
The cockpit is equipped with a colour, nine-tube, electronic flight instrumentation system (EFIS)
Northrop Grumman has delivered over 20 B-2's to the US Air Force.
Northrop Grumman has delivered over 20 B-2's to the US Air Force.
 The B-52H Stratofortress.
The B-52H Stratofortress.
 The B-52H has a weapons payload of more than 70,000lb.
The B-52H has a weapons payload of more than 70,000lb.
The nuclear weapons capacity includes twelve ACMSs, 20 ALCMs and eight bombs.
The nuclear weapons capacity includes twelve ACMSs, 20 ALCMs and eight bombs.
 A B-52H based at RAF Fairford being loaded with AGM-86C CALCMs.
A B-52H based at RAF Fairford being loaded with AGM-86C CALCMs.
 A clip of eight ALCMs on the internal rotary launcher.
A clip of eight ALCMs on the internal rotary launcher.
In the cockpit, EVSs on the crew's consoles are used for low-level missions.
In the cockpit, EVSs on the crew's consoles are used for low-level missions.
 B-52G carrying AGM-142 Raptor missiles.
B-52G carrying AGM-142 Raptor missiles.
 An AGM-86B cruise missile similar to those launched from B-52H bombers.
An AGM-86B cruise missile similar to those launched from B-52H bombers.
The aerial refuelling operation usually takes place soon after take-off.
The aerial refuelling operation usually takes place soon after take-off.
 Tu-160 in-flight refuelling.
Tu-160 in-flight refuelling.
 Maximum flight speed at high altitude for the Tu-160 is 2,000km/h.
Maximum flight speed at high altitude for the Tu-160 is 2,000km/h.
Operational flight range with maximum combat mode is 10,500km.
Operational flight range with maximum combat mode is 10,500km.
 The engines are installed in two pods under the shoulders of the wing. The air intake incorporates an adjustable vertical wedge.
The engines are installed in two pods under the shoulders of the wing. The air intake incorporates an adjustable vertical wedge.
 The Tu-160 Blackjack will be upgraded to improve Russia's long-range bomber fleet.
The Tu-160 Blackjack will be upgraded to improve Russia's long-range bomber fleet.
The Tu-160 launching a Kh-55SM cruise missile. This missile is currently undergoing a modernisation programme.
The Tu-160 launching a Kh-55SM cruise missile. This missile is currently undergoing a modernisation programme.
 A Ukrainian Tu-22M3 long-range bomber, part of the Tupolev aircraft family.
A Ukrainian Tu-22M3 long-range bomber, part of the Tupolev aircraft family.
 The Tu-142 Bear F anti-submarine patrol aircraft. There are an estimated 20 Tu-142M (Bear F mod 2) anti-submarine warfare aircraft in service with the Russian Navy.
The Tu-142 Bear F anti-submarine patrol aircraft. There are an estimated 20 Tu-142M (Bear F mod 2) anti-submarine warfare aircraft in service with the Russian Navy.
Overhead view of the Tu-95 Bear strategic bomber. The aircraft is an all metal construction, large high-performance aircraft with a distinctive high aspect ratio all swept wing, swept at 30°.
Overhead view of the Tu-95 Bear strategic bomber. The aircraft is an all metal construction, large high-performance aircraft with a distinctive high aspect ratio all swept wing, swept at 30°.
 An F-15C Eagle from the 12th Fighter Squadron at Elmendorf Air Force Base escorts a Russian Tu-95 Bear bomber named 'Mozdok' during a Russian exercise.
An F-15C Eagle from the 12th Fighter Squadron at Elmendorf Air Force Base escorts a Russian Tu-95 Bear bomber named 'Mozdok' during a Russian exercise.
 The Tu-95 Bear strategic bomber is currently in service in both the Russian Air Force Naval Aviation and Russian Air Force Air Army units, and with the Indian Air Force.
The Tu-95 Bear strategic bomber is currently in service in both the Russian Air Force Naval Aviation and Russian Air Force Air Army units, and with the Indian Air Force.
The Tu-142 Bear J aircraft. 12 Tu-142MR (Bear J) submarine radio relay aircraft in service with the 240th GvUAP naval air base at Ostrov and with the 310th OPLAP naval air base at Mongokhto.
The Tu-142 Bear J aircraft. 12 Tu-142MR (Bear J) submarine radio relay aircraft in service with the 240th GvUAP naval air base at Ostrov and with the 310th OPLAP naval air base at Mongokhto.
 A Tu-95 Bear H aircraft escorted by a US Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft. The Tupolev aircraft regularly made long-range patrols near NATO and US airspace up to the end of the Cold War.
A Tu-95 Bear H aircraft escorted by a US Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft. The Tupolev aircraft regularly made long-range patrols near NATO and US airspace up to the end of the Cold War.
 A Tupolev Tu 95 Bear escorted by a F/A-18 Hornet. The Tu-95s were designed and built at the Tupolev Joint Stock Company Aviation Plant in Moscow.
A Tupolev Tu 95 Bear escorted by a F/A-18 Hornet. The Tu-95s were designed and built at the Tupolev Joint Stock Company Aviation Plant in Moscow.
A close-up view of a Tu-95 Bear aircraft tail showing the tail gunner and 23mm gun turret.
A close-up view of a Tu-95 Bear aircraft tail showing the tail gunner and 23mm gun turret.
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