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Top 5: The Bombers With The Biggest Wingspans In History

Top 5: The Bombers With The Biggest Wingspans In History

The list features several iconic aircraft from the 40s to the 90s.

Vincenzo Claudio Piscopo 2 years ago
Everything You Need To Know About The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit

Everything You Need To Know About The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit

Only 21 B-2 stealth bombers were ever built.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
5 Things That Made The B-17 Bomber An Incredible Aircraft

5 Things That Made The B-17 Bomber An Incredible Aircraft

The aircraft had an impressive array of features.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
70 Years Old: What Is The Martin B-57 Canberra & How Is It Used Today?

70 Years Old: What Is The Martin B-57 Canberra & How Is It Used Today?

More than 400 Martin B-57 were produced for the USAF.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
The B-24 Bomber: A Brief History

The B-24 Bomber: A Brief History

More B-24s were produced than any other bomber in history, yet few remain today.

Jonathan E. Hendry 2 years ago
The Top 5 Strategic Bomber Aircraft In Operation Today

The Top 5 Strategic Bomber Aircraft In Operation Today

Strategic bombers are less numerous than they used to be, but are still used by the US, Russia, and China.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
Bad To The 'Bone': How Did The B-1B Bomber Get Its Nickname?

Bad To The 'Bone': How Did The B-1B Bomber Get Its Nickname?

The USAF has 45 active B-1B bombers based in South Dakota and Texas.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
How Many Variants Of The 'Superfortress' B-29 Bomber Were There?

How Many Variants Of The 'Superfortress' B-29 Bomber Were There?

​​​​​​​There were five prototype and production variants, plus at least seven modified variants post-war.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
What Was The First Bomber Aircraft In The United States?

What Was The First Bomber Aircraft In The United States?

The GMB-1 was the first purpose-built bomber manufactured in the US.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Are There Any Airworthy Stuka Diver Bombers Left?

Are There Any Airworthy Stuka Diver Bombers Left?

No examples remain flying, but one is under restoration.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
Broken Arrow: The B-36 Bomber That Lost The USA's First Atomic Bomb

Broken Arrow: The B-36 Bomber That Lost The USA's First Atomic Bomb

The term 'broken arrow' refers to any accident involving the loss of such a weapon that does not risk war.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
No Longer Howling: Why The Avro Vulcan Bomber Can't Fly Anymore

No Longer Howling: Why The Avro Vulcan Bomber Can't Fly Anymore

The last Vulcan last flew in 2015.

Justin Foster 2 years ago
What's The Latest With The Grounding Of The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress?

What's The Latest With The Grounding Of The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress?

The FAA released an airworthiness directive grounding the plane in May this year.

Justin Foster 2 years ago
Top 5: The Biggest Bomber Aircraft Ever Built

Top 5: The Biggest Bomber Aircraft Ever Built

Simple Flying explores the largest bombers by wingspan.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
What Was The Horten Ho 229 & Why Did It Never Enter Service?

What Was The Horten Ho 229 & Why Did It Never Enter Service?

The German-made bomber was the first stealth warplane.

Joshua Kupietzky 2 years ago
Why The B-21 Raider Will Be A Gamechanger For The USAF

Why The B-21 Raider Will Be A Gamechanger For The USAF

A few reasons why the B-21 Raider will be a revolutionary platform for the US Air Force.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
How Many B-25 Bombers Are Still Flying?

How Many B-25 Bombers Are Still Flying?

Of the 9,000 aircraft produced, less than 40 of the medium bombers made famous by the Doolittle Raid are still airworthy...

Jonathan E. Hendry 2 years ago
What Are The Main Bomber Planes Used By The US Air Force?

What Are The Main Bomber Planes Used By The US Air Force?

Some of the Air Force's largest aircraft are strategic bombers.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
The Convair B-36 Bomber "Peacemaker" - A History

The Convair B-36 Bomber "Peacemaker" - A History

The airplane was known for its ten engines, which were a mix of propeller and jet systems.

Jonathan E. Hendry 2 years ago
How Many Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Aircraft Are Still Operational?

How Many Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Aircraft Are Still Operational?

Over 12,000 examples of this important bomber were delivered during the Second World War, but just six remain flying tod...

Justin Hayward 2 years ago