Some people are of the opinion that multi role fighters can also do the role of a strategic bomber.. But I dont think the fire power they pack will be equal,, Can some1 shed light on this aspect please?? As in firepower of a multi-role aircraft vs a strategic bomber??
Multirole fighter doesn't have the range or the payload comparable to a strategic bomber..though its funny,but still.....lets compare few very capable Strategic Bomber operational with some advanced Multirole Fighter..
..................B2..............B 52..............Tu-95................B1...............Tu-160........ Tu-22M
Range(km)..11112..........19300.............8000(un-refueled)..10460.........12,300........5,100-6,800 (they are in various payload)
Payload.....23,000 kg......31,500 kg.......15,000 kg........34,000 kg..........40,000 kg.....24,000 kg
now some multi role fighters......
...............F-18..............EF...........Rafale............Su-30 mkk
Range......2,346 km.......3,790km.....3,700+ km.......3000 km
Payload....8000kg..........7500 kg.....9,500 kg........app. 10000 kg
multirole fighter is not designed to do strategic bomber's job..and they simply can't perform their job.but in certain scenario,multirole fighter is better a2g option than strategic bomber.