tborge@viewlogic.com (Tom Borge) (01/19/91)
From: tborge@viewlogic.com (Tom Borge) Why isn't the United States using B-1 bombers in Iraq? Are they grounded? Temporarily or permanently? I seem to recall a number of crashes one or two years ago, were the B-1s grounded because of those crashes? Just curious. Thanks in advance Tom Borge Viewlogic systems tborge@buck.viewlogic.com This question in no way represents the opinions of Viewlogic
warack@dip.eecs.umich.edu (Christopher Warack) (01/21/91)
From: warack@dip.eecs.umich.edu (Christopher Warack) B-52 squadrons are trained for EITHER conventional or nuclear role (some wings are dual role, I think). I believe the B-1's are only trained for a strategic role. So, although the plane could do the job, the crews aren't trained for it. Besides, the B-1's advantage over the B-52 is its ability to penetrate sophisticated air defenses. It's not needed in Op Desert Storm. Let's get the mileage out of the B-52's while we can. Chris THESE ARE MY PERSONAL OPINIONS. Caveat Emptor. These are not meant to reflect the positions of any organization I am affiliated with. -- Christopher A. Warack warack@eecs.umich.edu Graduate Dept, EECS (313) 665-4789 University of Michigan