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.

The B-1B holds almost 50 world records for speed, payload, range, and time of climb in its class. The National Aeronautic Association recognized the B-1B for completing one of the 10 most memorable record flights for 1994.

Jan 22, 2014 · Nicknamed “The Bone,” the B-1B Lancer is a long-range, multi-mission, supersonic conventional bomber, which has served the United States Air Force since 1985.

5 days ago · A B-1B Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, lands at Misawa Air Base, Japan, kicking off Bomber Task Force 25-2, April 15, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mattison Cole)

The B-1B Lancer or B-1 Bomber is a variable-sweep, supersonic bomber. Watch our quick bullet point facts to learn more.

2 days ago · The B-1B features variable-sweep wings that allow for greater flexibility, enabling the aircraft to switch between subsonic flight for range and supersonic speeds when needed. The B-1A’s fixed wings would have limited its performance in comparison. Payload Capacity: The B-1B was designed with more focus on conventional warfare. While it still ...

5 days ago · For the first time, U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers are in Japan for a Bomber Task Force rotation. The deployment to Misawa Air Base comes at a time when the Air Force has six B-2 stealth bombers stationed in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, for a significant bomber presence across the Indo-Pacific region.

6 days ago · American B-1B Lancers arrived this week at Misawa Air Base for their first rotational bomber task force mission in Japan, Pacific Air Forces said Tuesday. The aircraft, along with airmen and ...

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...

Nov 12, 2024 · The B-1B Lancer is one of the most versatile and powerful strategic bombers in the U.S. Air Force, known for its speed, payload capacity, and unique role in modern air operations.