The Military and Political Potential of Conventionally Armed Heavy Bombers.

Abstract

This report explores the major contribution that a conventionally armed heavy bomber force could make to U.S. national security. It examines (1) the potential military and political utility of a bomber force armed with modern conventional weapons and munitions, (2) the approach for obtaining the requisite capabilities for such a force, and (3) the implications of a conventionally armed bomber force for U.S. arms control policy. The study was conducted for the Strategic Air Command under the Project AIR FORCE National Security Strategies program. It should be useful to U.S. Air Force, Department of Defense, and other national security officials concerned with organizing, equipping, and training U.S. forces for conventional conflicts and to decisionmakers dealing with U.S. arms control policy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA185137

Entities

People

  • Glenn A. Kent
  • Stephan T. Hosmer

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Agreements
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Bombs
  • Conventional Warfare
  • Cruise Missiles
  • Military Organizations
  • Munitions
  • National Security
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Standoff Missiles
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Strategic Security Studies