Transport Bombers : A Conceptual Shift in Precision-Guided Munitions Delivery

By Major Bryan J. Benson, USAF

Book Id: WPLBN0002170657
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Reproduction Date: 10/22/2012

Title:	Transport Bombers : A Conceptual Shift in Precision-Guided Munitions Delivery
Author:	Major Bryan J. Benson, USAF
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Language:	English
Subject:	Non Fiction, Military Science, Transport Bombers
Collections:	Authors Community, Technology
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Publisher:	Air University Press

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Citation APA MLA Chicago Bryan J. Benson, Usa, B. M. (n.d.). Transport Bombers : A Conceptual Shift in Precision-Guided Munitions Delivery. Retrieved from http://gutenberg.cc/

Description
This study addresses three main questions to determine the transport bomber’s usefulness. The first is whether commanders can use such an aircraft in ways that truly enhance force application and mobility operations without unduly undermining one in favor of the other? The answer, because of technology enhancements and budget constraints, is definitely yes. The second question targets technology, specifically, by asking whether engineers could place some elements of both missions on a single aircraft? Again, the answer appears to be positive. This study analyzes budgetary and operational constraints in an attempt to answer the question of the appropriate force mix.

Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . .1 Notes . . . . . . . . . .3 2 OPERATIONAL UTILITY . . . .5 Notes . . . . . . 17 3 TECHNOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT . . . . 19 Notes . . . . .28 4 BUDGETARY AND OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS . . . .31 Notes . . . .41 5 CONCLUSIONS . . . .43 Notes . . . . .45