Bombers were designed to carry and deliver large payloads of explosives against strategic and tactical targets, making them a key component of air operations during the Korean War. They were used to strike infrastructure, supply routes, and enemy positions, as well as to support ground forces. Aircraft such as the B-29 Superfortress conducted high-altitude bombing missions, but the rise of jet-powered interceptors like the MiG-15 made these operations increasingly dangerous. As a result, bombing tactics evolved over the course of the war, reflecting the growing challenges posed by modern air defenses.