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Rockwell B-1 Lancer

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Rockwell B-1 Lancer

The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force. It has been nicknamed the "Bone" (from "B-One"). As of 2024, it is one of the U.S. Air Force's three strategic bomber types, along with the B-2 Spirit and the B-52 Stratofortress. It carries up to a 75,000-pound (34,000 kg) payload. The B-1 was first envisioned in the 1960s as a bomber that would combine the Mach 2 speed of the B-58 Hustler with the range and payload of the B-52, ultimately replacing both. After a long series of studies, North American Rockwell (subsequently renamed Rockwell International, B-1 division later acquired by Boeing) won the design contest for what emerged as the B-1A. Prototypes of this version could fly Mach 2.2 at high altitude and long distances and at Mach 0.85 at very low altitudes. The program was canceled in 1977 due to its high cost, the introduction of the AGM-86 cruise missile that flew the same basic speed and distance, and early work on the B-2 stealth bomber. The program was restarted in 1981, largely as an interim measure due to delays in the B-2 stealth bomber program. The B-1A design was altered, reducing top speed to Mach 1.25 at high altitude, increasing low-altitude speed to Mach 0.92, extensively improving electronic components, and upgrading the airframe to carry more fuel and weapons. Named the B-1B, deliveries of the new variant began in 1985; the plane formally entered service with Strategic Air Command (SAC) as a nuclear bomber the following year. By 1988, all 100 aircraft had been delivered. With the disestablishment of SAC and its reassignment to the Air Combat Command in 1992, the B-1B's nuclear capabilities were disabled and it was outfitted for conventional bombing. It first served in combat during Operation Desert Fox in 1998 and again during the NATO action in Kosovo the following year. The B-1B has supported U.S. and NATO military forces in Afghanistan and Iraq. As of 2025, the Air Force operates 45 B-1Bs bombers, with many retired units in the Boneyard. The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider is to begin replacing the B-1B after 2025; all B-1s are planned to be retired by 2036, replaced by the B-21.

Infobox

Type
Supersonic strategic heavy bomber
National origin
United States
Manufacturer
Original: North American Rockwell/Rockwell International Current contractor: Boeing
Status
In service
Primary user
United States Air Force
Number built
104[a]
Manufactured
1973–1974, 1983–1988
Introduction date
1 October 1986
First flight
23 December 1974; 50 years ago (1974-12-23)
Predecessors
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
Successors
Northrop B-2 Spirit

Tables

B-1B Lancer internal weapons loads · Specifications (B-1B) › Weapons loads
Conventional
Conventional
Bomb rack & stores
Conventional
CBM2,816 to 3,513 lb (1,277 to 1,593 kg)
CBM2,816 to 3,513 lb (1,277 to 1,593 kg)
Bomb rack & stores
CBM2,816 to 3,513 lb (1,277 to 1,593 kg)
Bay 1
1
Bay 2
1
Bay 3
1
Mk-82 Mk-82 AIR Mk-36 Mk-62
Mk-82 Mk-82 AIR Mk-36 Mk-62
Bomb rack & stores
Mk-82 Mk-82 AIR Mk-36 Mk-62
Bay 1
28
Bay 2
28
Bay 3
28
Total
84
Conventional
Conventional
Bomb rack & stores
Conventional
SECBM(CBM w/ TMD upgrade)2,816 lb (1,277 kg) empty
SECBM(CBM w/ TMD upgrade)2,816 lb (1,277 kg) empty
Bomb rack & stores
SECBM(CBM w/ TMD upgrade)2,816 lb (1,277 kg) empty
Bay 1
1
Bay 2
1
Bay 3
1
CBU-87 CBU-89 CBU-97 CBU-103 CBU-104 CBU-105
CBU-87 CBU-89 CBU-97 CBU-103 CBU-104 CBU-105
Bomb rack & stores
CBU-87 CBU-89 CBU-97 CBU-103 CBU-104 CBU-105
Bay 1
10
Bay 2
10
Bay 3
10
Total
30
GBU-38
GBU-38
Bomb rack & stores
GBU-38
Bay 1
6
Bay 2
6
Bay 3
3
Total
15
Multi-purpose
Multi-purpose
Bomb rack & stores
Multi-purpose
MPRL1,300 to 2,055 lb (590 kg)
MPRL1,300 to 2,055 lb (590 kg)
Bomb rack & stores
MPRL1,300 to 2,055 lb (590 kg)
Bay 1
1
Bay 2
1
Bay 3
1
Mk-84 2,000 lb JDAM/JDAM-ER/PJDAM GBU-31 AGM-154 AGM-158 CBU WCMD HACM
Mk-84 2,000 lb JDAM/JDAM-ER/PJDAM GBU-31 AGM-154 AGM-158 CBU WCMD HACM
Bomb rack & stores
Mk-84 2,000 lb JDAM/JDAM-ER/PJDAM GBU-31 AGM-154 AGM-158 CBU WCMD HACM
Bay 1
8
Bay 2
8
Bay 3
8
Total
24
Mk-65 naval mines
Mk-65 naval mines
Bomb rack & stores
Mk-65 naval mines
Bay 1
4
Bay 2
4
Bay 3
4
Total
12
4-pack GBU-39 6-pack GBU-39
4-pack GBU-39 6-pack GBU-39
Bomb rack & stores
4-pack GBU-39 6-pack GBU-39
Bay 1
8
Bay 2
8
Bay 3
8
Total
96 or 144
Multi-purpose (mixed)
Multi-purpose (mixed)
Bomb rack & stores
Multi-purpose (mixed)
MPRL(MER upgrade)
MPRL(MER upgrade)
Bomb rack & stores
MPRL(MER upgrade)
Bay 1
1
Bay 2
1
Bay 3
1
GBU-38, GBU-32, GBU-31
GBU-38, GBU-32, GBU-31
Bomb rack & stores
GBU-38, GBU-32, GBU-31
Bay 1
4
Bay 2
4
Bay 3
4
Total
36
GBU-38
GBU-38
Bomb rack & stores
GBU-38
Bay 1
16
Bay 2
16
Bay 3
16
Total
48
Ferry/range extension
Ferry/range extension
Bomb rack & stores
Ferry/range extension
Fuel tank2,975 gal (11,262 L)
Fuel tank2,975 gal (11,262 L)
Bomb rack & stores
Fuel tank2,975 gal (11,262 L)
Bay 1
1
Bay 2
1
Bay 3
1
Total
39,157 gal (34,663 kg)
Nuclear (uniform; out of use)
Nuclear (uniform; out of use)
Bomb rack & stores
Nuclear (uniform; out of use)
MPRL1,300 to 2,055 lb (590 to 932 kg)
MPRL1,300 to 2,055 lb (590 to 932 kg)
Bomb rack & stores
MPRL1,300 to 2,055 lb (590 to 932 kg)
Bay 1
1
Bay 2
1
Bay 3
1
B28
B28
Bomb rack & stores
B28
Bay 1
4
Bay 2
4
Bay 3
4
Total
12
AGM-69 B61 B83
AGM-69 B61 B83
Bomb rack & stores
AGM-69 B61 B83
Bay 1
8
Bay 2
8
Bay 3
8
Total
24
Nuclear (mixed)(out of use)
Nuclear (mixed)(out of use)
Bomb rack & stores
Nuclear (mixed)(out of use)
CSRL
CSRL
Bomb rack & stores
CSRL
Bay 1
1
AGM-86B
AGM-86B
Bomb rack & stores
AGM-86B
Bay 1
Small fuel tank8
Bay 3
8
Bomb rack & stores
Bay 1
Bay 2
Bay 3
Total
Conventional
CBM2,816 to 3,513 lb (1,277 to 1,593 kg)
1
1
1
Mk-82 Mk-82 AIR Mk-36 Mk-62
28
28
28
84
Conventional
SECBM(CBM w/ TMD upgrade)2,816 lb (1,277 kg) empty
1
1
1
CBU-87 CBU-89 CBU-97 CBU-103 CBU-104 CBU-105
10
10
10
30
GBU-38
6
6
3
15
Multi-purpose
MPRL1,300 to 2,055 lb (590 kg)
1
1
1
Mk-84 2,000 lb JDAM/JDAM-ER/PJDAM GBU-31 AGM-154 AGM-158 CBU WCMD HACM
8
8
8
24
Mk-65 naval mines
4
4
4
12
4-pack GBU-39 6-pack GBU-39
8
8
8
96 or 144
Multi-purpose (mixed)
MPRL(MER upgrade)
1
1
1
GBU-38, GBU-32, GBU-31
4
4
4
36
GBU-38
16
16
16
48
Ferry/range extension
Fuel tank2,975 gal (11,262 L)
1
1
1
39,157 gal (34,663 kg)
Nuclear (uniform; out of use)
MPRL1,300 to 2,055 lb (590 to 932 kg)
1
1
1
B28
4
4
4
12
AGM-69 B61 B83
8
8
8
24
Nuclear (mixed)(out of use)
CSRL
1
AGM-86B
Small fuel tank8
8
External weapons loads (mostly unused due to radar cross-section)[207] · Specifications (B-1B) › Weapons loads
Nuclear (out of use)
Nuclear (out of use)
Bomb rack & stores
Nuclear (out of use)
Dual-pylon
Dual-pylon
Bomb rack & stores
Dual-pylon
Fwd stations 1–2
2
Int. stations 3–6
2
Aft stations 7–8
2
Single-pylon
Single-pylon
Bomb rack & stores
Single-pylon
Int. stations 3–6
2
AGM-86B B-61
AGM-86B B-61
Bomb rack & stores
AGM-86B B-61
Fwd stations 1–2
2×2
Int. stations 3–6
2×2 + 2
Aft stations 7–8
2×2
Total
14
Conventional (uniform)
Conventional (uniform)
Bomb rack & stores
Conventional (uniform)
Mk-82
Mk-82
Bomb rack & stores
Mk-82
Fwd stations 1–2
2×6
Int. stations 3–6
2×6 + 2×6
Aft stations 7–8
2×6
Total
44
Load Adaptable Modular (LAM) pylon
Load Adaptable Modular (LAM) pylon
Bomb rack & stores
Load Adaptable Modular (LAM) pylon
>1,000 lb (empty) (single/dual load: 7,500 lb)
>1,000 lb (empty) (single/dual load: 7,500 lb)
Bomb rack & stores
>1,000 lb (empty) (single/dual load: 7,500 lb)
Fwd stations 1–2
2
Int. stations 3–6
2
Aft stations 7–8
2
Nuclear
Nuclear
Bomb rack & stores
Nuclear
Conventional
Conventional
Bomb rack & stores
Conventional
2,000 lb JDAM/JDAM-ER/PJDAM AGM-158 JASSM CBU WCMD HACM
2,000 lb JDAM/JDAM-ER/PJDAM AGM-158 JASSM CBU WCMD HACM
Bomb rack & stores
2,000 lb JDAM/JDAM-ER/PJDAM AGM-158 JASSM CBU WCMD HACM
Fwd stations 1–2
2× 2
Int. stations 3–6
2× 2
Aft stations 7–8
2× 2
Total
12
GBU-72 AGM-183 AGM-158 JASSM-XR
GBU-72 AGM-183 AGM-158 JASSM-XR
Bomb rack & stores
GBU-72 AGM-183 AGM-158 JASSM-XR
Fwd stations 1–2
2
Int. stations 3–6
2
Aft stations 7–8
2
Total
6
SDB
SDB
Bomb rack & stores
SDB
Fwd stations 1–2
2× 2×4
Int. stations 3–6
2× 2×4
Aft stations 7–8
2× 2×4
Total
48
Targeting
Targeting
Bomb rack & stores
Targeting
Pylon884 lb (400 kg)
Pylon884 lb (400 kg)
Bomb rack & stores
Pylon884 lb (400 kg)
Fwd stations 1–2
1 (right station)
Sniper XR targeting pod
Sniper XR targeting pod
Bomb rack & stores
Sniper XR targeting pod
Fwd stations 1–2
1 (right station)
Total
1440 lb (200 kg)
Ferry/range extension
Ferry/range extension
Bomb rack & stores
Ferry/range extension
Fuel tankeach 923 gal (3,494 L)
Fuel tankeach 923 gal (3,494 L)
Bomb rack & stores
Fuel tankeach 923 gal (3,494 L)
Fwd stations 1–2
2
Int. stations 3–6
2
Aft stations 7–8
2
Total
65,538 gal (20,963 L)
Bomb rack & stores
Fwd stations 1–2
Int. stations 3–6
Aft stations 7–8
Total
Nuclear (out of use)
Dual-pylon
2
2
2
Single-pylon
2
AGM-86B B-61
2×2
2×2 + 2
2×2
14
Conventional (uniform)
Mk-82
2×6
2×6 + 2×6
2×6
44
Load Adaptable Modular (LAM) pylon
>1,000 lb (empty) (single/dual load: 7,500 lb)
2
2
2
Nuclear
Conventional
2,000 lb JDAM/JDAM-ER/PJDAM AGM-158 JASSM CBU WCMD HACM
2× 2
2× 2
2× 2
12
GBU-72 AGM-183 AGM-158 JASSM-XR
2
2
2
6
SDB
2× 2×4
2× 2×4
2× 2×4
48
Targeting
Pylon884 lb (400 kg)
1 (right station)
Sniper XR targeting pod
1 (right station)
1440 lb (200 kg)
Ferry/range extension
Fuel tankeach 923 gal (3,494 L)
2
2
2
65,538 gal (20,963 L)

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