In theory, the B-35 could carry a greater payload faster, farther, and cheaper than a conventional bomber.

After several failed attempts to destroy the heavily protected bridge with conventional bombers, the task was given to the Zveno squadron.

Originally designed strictly for nuclear war, the B-1's development as an effective conventional bomber was delayed until the 1990s.

An example of a conventional modern bomber would be the B-52 Stratofortress.

The B-2 Spirit is a long-range nuclear and conventional stealthy bomber.

The weight and size of the weapons make it impossible or impractical to load them on conventional bombers.

Now it is being billed as a conventional bomber.

These were more difficult to intercept due to their great speed, but carried limited payload and accuracy compared to the conventional bombers.

The B-2 is now being touted as a conventional bomber, at an exorbitant $870 million a copy.

The latter could achieve far better accuracy against small mobile tactical targets than heavier, conventional bombers.