Rockwell / Boeing B-1B Lancer

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Rockwell B-1B Lancer heavy bomber, viewed from below with wings swept, silhouetted against a cloudy sky.

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Aircraft

B-1B Lancer B1B

Manufacturer

Rockwell / Boeing

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Aviation History

The B-1B Lancer is a supersonic variable-sweep wing heavy bomber, central to the US Air Force\'s long-range bomber fleet and renowned for its low-level penetration capabilities.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 50 active, making it extremely rare in the skies.

Record Flights

Noted for non-stop long-range missions during operations such as Desert Fox and Enduring Freedom.

Safety & Events

Involved in several incidents; notable for its role in modern US strategic bombing operations.

Future Outlook

Scheduled for gradual retirement; to be replaced by B-21 Raider.

Specifications

General Electric F101-GE-102

Engine

41.67 meters (variable geometry)

Wingspan

44.5 meters

Length

12,000 kilometers (ferry range with drop tanks)

Range

960 km/h (high subsonic, Mach 0.85 cruise)

Speed

Crew of 4; up to 34,000 kg bomb load

Capacity

216,363 kilograms

MTOW

10.4 meters

Height

133 kN (30,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Not rated by ICAO civil standards; military aircraft

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