Rockwell (now Boeing) B-1B Lancer

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24 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Rockwell B-1B Lancer: America’s supersonic swing-wing heavy bomber, seen on the ground in classic USAF gray.

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Aircraft

B-1B Lancer B1

US Air Force gray camouflage

Airline

United States Air Force

Manufacturer

Rockwell (now Boeing)

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Insights

Aviation History

Iconic US Air Force strategic bomber; central to American nuclear and conventional deterrence since the 1980s; only 100 built, fewer operational today

Fleet Rarity

Only about 45-60 B-1Bs are believed to be operational in 2024

Record Flights

Notable for transatlantic and long-range precision strike missions in recent conflicts

Safety & Events

Involved in numerous real-world combat missions; one aircraft lost to crash in 1987, several emergency landings but generally regarded as safe

Future Outlook

Being gradually replaced by B-21 Raider; some retired, some active—increasingly rare as fleet is drawn down

Specifications

General Electric F101-GE-102 afterburning turbofan

Engine

23.84 m (swept) / 41.67 m (extended)

Wingspan

44.5 m

Length

12,000 km (ferry), 5,543 km (combat with 34,000 kg payload)

Range

Mach 0.85 (about 900 km/h); maximum speed Mach 1.25 (1,335 km/h) at high altitude

Speed

Crew: 4, Weapons capacity: 56,700 kg (internal weapons bays)

Capacity

216,363 kg

MTOW

10.4 m

Height

133.4 kN (30,780 lbf) with afterburner, each (total 4 engines)

Thrust

Not rated for ICAO civil standards; military use

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