B-1 Bomber Program and Features

In 1974, the Airforce introduced the Rockwell B-1 bomber as a potential replacement for the B-52, designed to evade Soviet defenses with advanced features. Despite its capabilities, the B-1's high cost became a political issue during the presidential election. Jimmy Carter opposed the program, favoring the continuation of the B-52. After Carter's election victory, the B-1 program was canceled, extending the B-52's service life.

What year did the Air Force debut the Rockwell B-1 bomber?

• 1970

• 1974

• 1980

• 1985

What feature of the B-1 bomber allowed it to evade Soviet radar?

• Silent engines

• Adjustable wings

• Stealth technology

• Invisibility cloak

How did the B-1 bomber's payload capacity compare to the B-52?

• It was non-existent

• It was the same

• It was smaller

• It was larger

What was the primary drawback of the B-1 bomber?

• Limited range

• Small payload

• High cost

• Slow speed

Which presidential candidate wanted to cut the B-1 program due to its cost?

• Ronald Reagan

• Jimmy Carter

• Gerald Ford

• Richard Nixon

What was the fate of the B-1 bomber program after the 1976 election?

• It was expanded

• It was sold to allies

• It was put on hold

• It was canceled

What impact did the cancellation of the B-1 program have on the B-52?

• It was upgraded

• It continued in service

• It was sold

• It was retired

Who was the president when the B-1 bomber program was canceled?

• George H. W. Bush

• Ronald Reagan

• Jimmy Carter

• Gerald Ford