Rockwell (now Boeing) B-1B Lancer

25 May 2026 · © JA

Rockwell B-1B Lancer 'Bone' on display at an airshow, showcasing its variable-geometry wings and imposing supersonic bomber profile.

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Aircraft

B-1B Lancer B1B

USAF Strategic Bomber Gray

Airline

United States Air Force (military)

USAF

Manufacturer

Rockwell (now Boeing)

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78

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Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Great ramp shot with clean blue sky; a tighter crop would showcase the bomber and lessen empty ramp space.

Location

Columbus Air Force Base

CBM/KCBM

33.6438, -88.4438

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Columbus Air Force Base CBM

Airport

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Aviation History

The B-1B Lancer is a supersonic variable-sweep wing heavy bomber and a critical part of the United States\' strategic bomber fleet, first flown in 1974 and introduced in 1986. Noted for its blend of speed, payload, and low-level penetration capabilities.

Fleet Rarity

About 45 active in USAF service as of 2024; only operator (USA); originally 100 built.

Record Flights

No standard commercial routes, but capable of non-stop intercontinental missions; holds records for payload and speed in military bomber class.

Safety & Events

A number of incidents including emergency landings and mechanical issues in operational history; notable for rapid deployment in multiple U.S. conflicts.

Future Outlook

Planned retirement starting in late 2020s, being replaced by B-21 Raider.

Specifications

General Electric F101-GE-102 turbofan (4x)

Engine

23.84 m (variable sweep - max)

Wingspan

44.81 m

Length

11,998 km (with external tanks; unrefueled)

Range

1,040 km/h (Mach 0.92)

Speed

Crew: 4; Internal/external payload: up to 56,700 kg

Capacity

216,363 kg

MTOW

10.36 m

Height

4 x 136 kN (30,000 lbf) each (afterburning)

Thrust

Military aircraft; not rated by ICAO civil standards (estimated >90 dB)

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