re: B-52 Stratofortress, how is it still in service?

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I don't understand why they don't replace the B-52 with the B-1B. It's got the B-52 beat in everything but range.

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Becauss the B-1 is a product of an outdated, pre-stealth doctrine. B-1s were supposed to fly at nap of earth levels at supersonic speeds to avoid Soviet high-altitude SAMs. That type of mission-specific aircraft isn’t as relevant as stealth and both the B-1 and B-52 both do the exact same thing essentially in today’s air combat environment with what they’re asked to do.