This is a list of United States bomber aircraft, including those with the capability of bombing, meaning aircraft such as strike aircraft (also known as tactical bombers) and torpedo bombers are included.

The following is a list of currently active military aircraft in the United States Air Force. 145 F-15C total force as of September 2023 (USAF Almanac). [1] Trainer aircraft listed separately. 726 F-16C total force as of September 2023 (USAF Almanac). [1] 708 F-16C operational (WAF 2025). [2] Trainer aircraft listed separately.

Sep 25, 2019 · The US has three bombers — the B-1B Lancer, the stealth B-2 Spirit, and the B-52 Stratofortress — to deliver thousands of tons of firepower in combat. Some form of the B-52 has been in...

Sep 10, 2020 · US bombers have allowed the military to dominate the battlefield for decades. Here are the aircraft that have done the heavy lifting.

Carrying the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory, the multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force. It can rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and non …

The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider is an American strategic bomber in development for the United States Air Force (USAF) by Northrop Grumman. Part of the Long Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B) program, it is to be a stealth intercontinental strategic bomber that can deliver conventional and thermonuclear weapons .

Jan 14, 2025 · The United States Air Force (USAF) boasts an impressive fleet of bombers, each designed to carry out specific missions and provide the country with a strong deterrent against potential threats. The USAF’s bomber fleet is a crucial component of its overall military strategy, providing the ability to deliver ordnance over long distances and ...

Nov 16, 2023 · The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been a staple in the US Air Force's strategic bombing fleet since 1952, with its robust design and nuclear capability. The Rockwell B-1 Lancer, introduced in 1986, remains operational and serves as a critical element in the Air Force's nuclear deterrence force.

The Stratofortress is one of six U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers and approximately 300 Airmen from Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana, deploying to Andersen AFB, Guam, in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s (PACOM) Continuous Bomber Presence (CBP) mission.

The B-21 Raider will be a dual-capable penetrating strike stealth bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. The B-21 will form the backbone of the future Air Force bomber force consisting of B-21s and B-52s.