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What is the range of the B-1B?
Easy, the endurance of the crew!!! I know there is no such thing as a
stupid question,,,except that one! The only mechanical limiting factors would be servicing the consumables, (oil, oxygen, hydraulics, etc..)just like any inflight refueling capable aircraft. On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 20:04:56 -0800, Hobo wrote: I think the range of the B-1B is supposed to be classified, but does anyone have any educated guesses? |
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"Hobo" wrote in message ... I think the range of the B-1B is supposed to be classified, but does anyone have any educated guesses? One source lists it as 7,239 miles (unrefueled). Another has it at 7,455 miles (urf). If I had to make an educated guess, I'd subtract the former from the latter, add half the result to the former and estimate 2,347 miles (urf)...then sit back and wait for the ARs to point out a math error!!!! Cheers. |
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"Hobo" wrote in message ... I think the range of the B-1B is supposed to be classified, but does anyone have any educated guesses? Its air refuellable. Range is no longer relevant. |
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"Hobo" skrev i en meddelelse ... I think the range of the B-1B is supposed to be classified, but does anyone have any educated guesses? According to the "B-1B Factbook" by Rockwell International, the range is bestween 4425NM and 9466NM depending on payload, mission profile and tanker support. 4425NM is for at ACM standoff mission, all at high level, with 16 ACM and no tanker support. The 9466NM is for a conventional mission with a High-Low-High profile and 56 Mk-82 and KC-10 tanker support. The factbook can be found on the B-1 page on www.fas.org. Regards Søren Augustesen |
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"Ragnar" wrote in :
"Hobo" wrote in message ... I think the range of the B-1B is supposed to be classified, but does anyone have any educated guesses? Its air refuellable. Range is no longer relevant. Wouldn't you agree that, althought perhaps not as significantly for long-range aircraft, dependency on inflight refueling is very relevant? Regards... |
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"Bjørnar" wrote in message ... "Ragnar" wrote in : "Hobo" wrote in message ... I think the range of the B-1B is supposed to be classified, but does anyone have any educated guesses? Its air refuellable. Range is no longer relevant. Wouldn't you agree that, althought perhaps not as significantly for long-range aircraft, dependency on inflight refueling is very relevant? Perhaps, but it is irrelevant in the context of the original question. |
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"SA" wrote in message . dk...
"Hobo" skrev i en meddelelse ... I think the range of the B-1B is supposed to be classified, but does anyone have any educated guesses? According to the "B-1B Factbook" by Rockwell International, the range is bestween 4425NM and 9466NM depending on payload, mission profile and tanker support. 4425NM is for at ACM standoff mission, all at high level, with 16 ACM and no tanker support. The 9466NM is for a conventional mission with a High-Low-High profile and 56 Mk-82 and KC-10 tanker support. The factbook can be found on the B-1 page on www.fas.org. Regards Søren Augustesen With standard fuel load, according to: "International Directory of Military Aircraft 2002/2003"- 6,475 NM* "Pocket Guide to Military Aircraft"- 7,455 miles "Janes Recognition Guide" (latest edition)- 6,475 NM "Aircraft of the World Complete Guide"- 7,239 miles "Directory of Military Aircraft of the World"- 7,455 miles *Int. NM= 1.150779 statue miles= 7,451 miles I think it is safe to say that the 7,455 miles figure is correct. Rob |
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Not if you're the United States of America, it isn't.
Sorry about that; but true. Steve Swartz "Bjørnar" wrote in message ... "Ragnar" wrote in : "Hobo" wrote in message ... I think the range of the B-1B is supposed to be classified, but does anyone have any educated guesses? Its air refuellable. Range is no longer relevant. Wouldn't you agree that, althought perhaps not as significantly for long-range aircraft, dependency on inflight refueling is very relevant? Regards... |
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I think the range of the B-1B is supposed to be classified, but does
anyone have any educated guesses? Its air refuellable. Range is no longer relevant. Uhh, yes it is, very much so. The less tankers an airframe uses the easier the air campaign planning and execution goes. BUFDRVR "Stay on the bomb run boys, I'm gonna get those bomb doors open if it harelips everyone on Bear Creek" |
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Wouldn't you agree that, althought perhaps not as significantly
for long-range aircraft, dependency on inflight refueling is very relevant? Not if you're the United States of America, it isn't. Why is that? Do we have unlimited tankers? How about unlimited ramp space to put our tankers? I've got news for you, the OIF air campaign was driven solely by tankers. Not bombs, bombers or fighters, but tankers, how many and where. Sorry about that; but true. You're wrong. BUFDRVR "Stay on the bomb run boys, I'm gonna get those bomb doors open if it harelips everyone on Bear Creek" |
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