BLUF
Built for Cold War penetration, mission readiness is now consistently under 50% and they are no longer equipped for nuclear delivery. Modern environments demand stealth, resilience, and survivability over speed and payload alone.Learning Outcomes
- Strategic Awareness — Explains how changing global conditions reshape long-range strike capabilities and strategic priorities.
- Technological Literacy — Highlights how airframe fatigue and stealth technology influence aircraft lifecycle and design.
- Military History — Provides context on the B-1B’s Cold War origins, operational evolution, and legacy.
