The US is considering sending its massive Boeing B-52 bombers in attempt to fight ISIS.
Under the proposed plans, the warplanes will begin attacking targets in Iraq and Syria in April.
It is not known how many B-52’s will take part in the deployment.
The B-52s will replace several Rockwell B-1 Lancer supersonic strategic bombers, which had been striking positions near Syria.
The B-52 has been in active service with the USAF since 1955.
As of 2012, 85 were in active service with nine in reserve.
The $84million bombers can also drop unguided bombs and were previously used in the in Afghanistan war.
Lieutenant General James ‘Mike’ Holmes said: ‘We’re going to keep the B-52 around. It provides some missions for us that are hard to replicate, primarily the range and payload the airplane provides,’
‘The B-1s are rotated out, so they’re not here right now, they’ve gone back to do some upgrades.’
The B-52 bombers are set to remain in active service until at least 2040.
It primarily provides the United States with immediate nuclear and conventional global strike capability.
The B-52H is the most combat capable bomber in the U.S. inventory.
Due to its high mission-capable rate, long range, persistence and ability to employ accurate standoff weapons and Joint Direct Attack Munitions, the B-52H continues to be a major contributor to the U.S. and allied forces.
