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Could a British B-1 reach the Falklands without refuelling?

A hypothetical British B-1 is judged able to reach the Falklands without refuelling, with the base and mission profile left unspecified.

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Question

Would B-1s be able to reach the Falklands without refuelling?

Short answer

Yes, in the hypothetical scenario, although the base, payload and mission profile are unspecified.

Notes

A B-1 is judged able to reach the Falklands without refuelling within the imagined British bomber-force scenario. No departure base, payload or complete mission profile is specified, leaving the judgment without a worked operational comparison.