Know the top ten bombers of all time

New Delhi: In the early days of the Great War, the bomber was a relatively new concept. Like all Great War era aircraft, it had many problems, the majority of them crippling. Early bombing was a very archaic practice but with the development of technology they became more powerful and advanced.These powerful bombers are incredibly deadly and devastating.Here we present a list of ten best bombers of all time:1. Boeing B-52 StratofortressWith a maximum speed of 650 mph, a range of over 8,000 miles and the capability to drop 70,000 pounds of bombs, the B-52 is the most lethal bomber in the world. It can also deliver nuclear weapons, cruise missiles and precision bombs.2. B-1B LancerThis bomber carries the most payload of any American bomber (64,000 pounds), and was fast (Mach 1.25). Probably the most under-appreciated bomber in American service. Often goes on missions only using its three internal bays, yet it still hauls more bombs than a B-52.3. Tupolev Tu-160 The Tu-160 carries cruise and land attack missiles, fitted with conventional or nuclear warheads. This bomber can also carry free-fall bombs with a maximum weight of up to 40 t in place of the missiles. It has a range of 14 500 km.It was developed during the Cold War.4. Northrop Grumman B-2 Stealth Bomber The flying-wing concept was brought into the world of advanced stealth technology by Northrop with the B-2 Bomber. Coated with special composite laminate and secret paint, the B-2 is almost invisible to radar and more B-2s have been identified as UFOs than any other aircraft. Based in the U.S., B-2s on refueling missions can hit any part of the world.5. Tu-22M Backfire This is arguably the modern bomber built in the largest numbers (578). Serves with both the Russian Air Force and Russian Navy. Capable of carrying 52,910 pounds of bombs, its primary weapon was the AS-4/Kh-22 “Kitchen”. Probably the best bomber to serve in Russia.6. Boeing B-29 Super FortressThe B-29 had a range of over 3,500 miles, an operational ceiling of 31,850 feet and a top speed of 358 mph. It could carry a huge payload of 20,000 pounds of bombs and was armed with 12 .50-caliber machine guns and a 20-mm cannon.7. Tu-95 BearThis is a long-range plane that has also proven highly versatile. Not only is it still a major part of the bomber force for the Russian Air Force, it also serves as a maritime patrol aircraft and as a reconnaissance plane. It holds the distinction of being the only propeller-driven airplane to replace a jet bomber.8. Xian H-6 The H-6 can carry 9 000 kg of payload, including various air-to-surface, air-to-ship missiles or free-fall bombs. This aircraft has nuclear attack capability, Some of the versions can carry air-launched cruise missiles. The latest H-6K has new engines, carries more fuel,cruise missiles, and is considered as a strategic bomber, capable of attacking priority targets in Asia.9. De Havilland MosquitoThe Mosquito was perhaps the most versatile aircraft to see action during World War II. As a bomber, it was also the fastest. Because of its speed, it carried no defensive armament as it could outrun any enemy fighter. With a payload of 2,000 pounds (later upgraded to 4,000 pounds) and the ability to fly from 10 feet to 31,000 feet, it could take the fight right to the enemy's door.10. F-111/FB-111The F-111 never did achieve what Robert McNamara unrealistically expected it to, but it turned into a superb tactical bomber. One of the fastest (Mach 2.5), it could still deliver 37,500 pounds of ordinance. Like the F-14, this is a plane that was retired from American service far too soon (mainly because it was expensive to maintain).