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To: wita; taxcontrol
"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.

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.

25 posted on 11/14/2018 7:16:40 AM PST by OldMissileer (Atlas, Titan, Minuteman, PK. Winners of the Cold War)
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i thought it got it’s nuts cut due to the arms treaties

Armament

Hardpoints: 6 external hardpoints for 50,000 pounds (23,000 kg) of ordnance (use for weapons restricted by arms treaties[105][193]) and 3 internal bomb bays for 75,000 pounds (34,000 kg) of ordnance.[194]


40 posted on 11/14/2018 6:00:43 PM PST by Chode ( WeÂ’re America, Bitch!)
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