The Rockwell B-1 Lancer[b] is a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force. It has been nicknamed the "Bone" (from "B-One"). [2][3] As of 2024, it is one of the United States Air Force's three strategic bombers, along with the B-2 Spirit and the B-52 Stratofortress.

Oct 15, 2018 · The B-1A program arose out of a need for a long-range, supersonic, low-flying heavy bomber. The program’s initial development was pushed forward through an ever-shifting geopolitical landscape, as well as opposition and contention …

2 days ago · Evolution from B-1A to B-1B. The origin story of the Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a tale of military strategy shaped by shifting geopolitical winds. The original B-1A was envisioned in the 1970s as a high-speed nuclear bomber with a Mach 2 top speed. B-1A in flight with wings extended. Photo credit: U.S. Air Force

The B-1A Lancer exhibit showcases one of only four iconic B-1A Lancer bombers to ever be manufactured for the U.S. Military for delivering nuclear weapons. Get tickets today!

Oct 29, 2024 · The Rockwell B-1 is a supersonic variable-sweep wing heavy bomber serving in the fleet of the United States Air Force along with its subsonic stablemates, the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber...

Dec 23, 2024 · The B-1A was designed to carry 75,000 pounds (34,019 kilograms) of bombs in an internal bomb bay. It could carry a maximum of 84 MK-82 conventional explosive bombs. For a nuclear attack mission, the Lancer could carry 12 B43 free-fall bombs, or 24 B61 or B77 bombs.

The B-1A employs a sensor-controlled automatic system, using movable foreplane vanes to combat low level turbulence. The three bomb bays are capable of carrying eight SRAMs or 25,000 pounds of nuclear or conventional bombs each.

B-1A “Lancer” The B-1 is a “swing wing” strategic bomber of blended wing-body design intended for high-speed, low-altitude penetration missions. Compared to the B-52, the B-1 uses shorter runways, can carry twice the payload, and has a smaller radar profile.

Jan 7, 2025 · In the early 1960s, is new type of bomber was realised in the General Dynamics F-111. Designed for Air Force and Navy, this aircraft was all-weather capable, supersonic, featured an advanced terrain following radar, and could potentially carry four times the …

May 1, 2023 · Rockwell International B-1A (74-0159) In 1961, the Department of Defense, recognizing the need to modernize the Air Force's strategic bomber force, began a series of studies that established the requirement for a low-altitude penetration bomber to replace the Boeing B-52 by 1980.