Bomber is a kind of military aircraft. In addition to conventional bombs, nuclear bombs, nuclear cruise missiles or air-to-surface missiles can also be dropped. Bombers can be divided into three types: tactical bombers, campaign bombers and strategic bombers. Tactical bombers can generally carry 3 ~ 5 tons of bombs, campaign bombers can carry 5 ~ 10 tons of bombs, and strategic bombers can carry 10 ~ 30 tons of bombs.
At present, the more advanced bombers in the world are Russian Tu-160 strategic bomber and American B-2 stealth strategic bomber. If the aircraft carrier is the representative of the navy, then the bomber is synonymous with the characteristics of the air force. The bomber is an indispensable part of the trinity strategic nuclear force.
Weapon systems include all kinds of bombs, aerial bombs, air-to-ground missiles, air-to-ship missiles, cruise missiles, deep-water bombs and so on. The fire control system can ensure that the bomber has all-weather bombing capability and high hit accuracy. The electronic equipment of the bomber includes autopilot, terrain tracking radar, pilot equipment, electronic jamming system and omnidirectional warning radar. To ensure its long-range flight and low-altitude penetration.
Modern bombers are also equipped with oil receiving equipment, which can refuel in the air. Bombers can be roughly divided into tactical, campaign and strategic bombers according to take-off weight, bomb load and range. Tactical bombing of airborne bombs does not exceed 5 tons, the range is less than 3,000 kilometers, and the maximum take-off weight does not exceed 20 tons, which has been completely replaced by fighter-bombers and attack aircraft.
The role of bombers
1. Strategic bombing: Strategic bombing includes using bombers to attack key industrial and military targets, such as factories, bridges and military bases. This kind of bombing is usually carried out to support larger-scale military operations, and its purpose is to interfere with the enemy's actions and reduce the enemy's combat capability.
2. Tactical bombing: Tactical bombing includes using bombers to support ground troops by attacking enemy positions, supply lines and communication networks. This kind of bombing is usually carried out in close cooperation with the ground forces, aiming at interfering with the enemy's actions and enabling the ground forces to advance.
3. Reconnaissance: Bombers can also be used for reconnaissance missions. In reconnaissance missions, bombers fly over enemy territory to collect information about enemy positions and activities. This information is then used to plan future military operations.