I am told that the B1 does not carry nukes. Is that true?
As I understand it, the B1 was originally designed as a nuclear bomber, but has been used through modifications as a non-nuc bomber in the conventional wars we have been fighting. I believe it could still be nuclear capable with appropriate modifications.
As I understand it, the B1 was originally designed as a nuclear bomber, but has been used through modifications as a non-nuc bomber in the conventional wars we have been fighting.
The B-1B was designed and fielded as a nuclear delivery system. Around 1991/92 the AF started to experiment with conventional weapons loads and subsequently the B-1B was decertified for use with nuclear weapons and relegated to only conventional weapons use.