The national aeronautic association recognized the b1b for. The b 1b has the largest internal payload of any current bomber. Mar 23, 2012 the b 1b lancer supersonic strategic bomberusafcapable of flying intercontinental missions without refuelingthe b 1b lancer is a variable swing wing strategic bomber intended for high speed low. The development of the b1b lancer bomber was difficult to say the least. B1b lancer fact sheet mq9 reaper fact sheet sniper pod fact sheet 28th bomb wing fact sheet air force global strike command fact sheet air force financial services center. The b1b holds several world records for speed, payload and distance. It was initially designed to take over for the b 52 stratofortress but revised design transformed it into a strategic bomber capable of flying at low altitude to strike targets deep within contested territory. B1b lancer fact sheet mq9 reaper fact sheet sniper pod fact sheet.
B1 stores management system and weapons certifies for carriage by the b1b. The b 1b lancer was developed by rockwell international, now boeing defense and space group, and is the us air force longrange strategic bomber. Jenkins, gives you a compelling closeup of the most complex, sophisticated war machine ever to fly a tactical bombing run. Sacs last bomber schiffer militaryaviation history. Not only did b 1b lancer units in combat satisfy this need, it was damn interesting to read as well. This mission marked the first time the b1 fleet has launched combat sorties from the continental united states to strike targets overseas. The b1b is expected to continue to serve into the 2030s, with the long range strike bomber to start supplementing the b1b in 2030. Operation enduring freedom air force crew chiefs from the 28th air expeditionary wing service a b1b lancer engine.
The b 1b lancer or b 1 bomber is a variablesweep, supersonic bomber. They bought major parts of rockwell space tech, aviation in 1996, the last b 1b was delivered in 1988. Aircraft types used in support of b1 research and development, and b1 flight test. Wsos undergo extensive training to prepare them for the responsibility of ensuring the bombs dropped by the b1 are put on target, as well as monitoring the defensive capabilities of the aircraft. The b1 lancer bomber made its first flight in 1974, and its next version, the b1b, went on to establish 61 world records in speed, distance, and payload and. Dec 14, 2019 huge yet surprisingly sleek and agile, the u. Originally conceived to fulfill a usaf requirement for an advanced manned strategic aircraft, the original b1a concept aircraft was accused of being a white elephant, capable of performing nothing which could not be achieved at less financial and human expense than an intercontinental ballistic missile. This is the b1b lancer units in combat military history book by osprey publishing. It covers the basic history of the b1 as it progressed from the b1a program that was canceled by the carter administration only to be revised and revamped as the b1b under ronald reagan. The rockwell boeing b1b lancer, as known as the bone has been around for.
It has served as a conventional bomber since 1985 and is set to fly until at least 2040. With more than 375 full color pictures, this new publication uncovers every detail of the bone, which was never published in such detail ever before. If youve ever wondered what makes the b1 truly bad to the bone, here 10 facts that should illustrate why this airplane is so badass. The b 1 lancer bomber made its first flight in 1974, and its next version, the b 1b, went on to establish 61 world records in speed, distance, and payload and ceased production in 1988. Riding shotgun in the lethal b1b lancer, and look close or youll miss the swarm of mavs micro air vehiclesso small they are launched out of a. The b1bs blended wingbody configuration, variablegeometry wings, and turbofan afterburning engines give it expert maneuverability and allow it to travel at extremely high speeds. The b1b lancer long range strategic bomber military machine. While the b1a lancer program was canceled by president carter in 1977, it continued to serve as a test bed for the b1b lancer which is still in extensive use today.
B1b lancer longrange strategic bomber airforce technology. The b1b lancer nuclear bomber was perhaps the most controversial aircraft ever produced by the u. Sacs last bomber don logans new book covers the complete history of the b1 lancer from its inception, through production, and operations with strategic air command. Rockwell b1 lancer wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Icons of aviation history is a diary series that explores significant and historic aircraft. The fairchildrepublic a10 thunderbolt ii is a single seat, twinegine, straight wing airplane developed in the early 1970s. The fastest operational american bomber on the planet, the b1 has a startling history, and even. Air force fleet as of 2020, the other two being the b 2 spirit and the b 52 stratofortress. Four prototypes of this longrange, high speed mach 2. This package is for the freeware b1b lancer, by alpha simulations. The b1a was initially developed in the 1970s as a replacement for the b52. The b1b lancersupersonic strategic bomberusafcapable of flying intercontinental missions without refuelingthe b1b lancer is a variable swing wing. Megan cooley peterson soar through the stats and descriptions on the b 1b lancer, a powerful military bomber. Subconsciously feeling that something was afoot, the man reported back to the facility only to learn nothing.
However, it is not the primary purpose of this document to provide current program status. Any fans of the dead sexy rockwell boeing b1b lancer out there. I needed a reference book on the b1 bone, as the crews call her for an upcoming novel im writing. Air force fleet as of 2018, the other two being the b 2 spirit stealth bomber, and the b 52 stratofortress. The 7 bw performs combat training with the boeing b1b lancer bomber and is the air forces premier operational b1b unit with 36 aircraft. This update to the fact book encapsulates pertinent information on the b1b. Each is capable of a dry thrust of 17,390 lbft each and 30,780 lbft with afterburner. The b 1b bone like the t38, this range uncovers aircraft types which are not that well published in detail before, or aircraft with not many different versions. The development and definition of requirements for a new strategic bomber to replace the b52, from design beginning through contract selection and production of the four b1a.
View and download revell b1b lancer assembly manual online. The latest installment in daco publications series of aircraft monographs covers the rockwell b1b lancer. Concerned about the low mission capable rate, a history of b1b problems, and. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. B1b lancer units in combat combat aircraft book 60 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. This number was reduced to 92 aircraft following a crash on 12 december 2001 of an aircraft participating in. If rockwell international and this article are correct then boing did not built a single b 1 aircraft. Users should refer to other sources for specific program status. Air force fleet as of 2018, the other two being the b2 spirit stealth bomber, and the b52 stratofortress the b1 was first envisioned in the 1960s as a platform that would combine.
The rockwell b 1 lancer n 1 is a supersonic variablesweep wing, heavy bomber used by the united states air force. The b 1b lancer, produced by rockwell industries, is a variable sweptwing, longrange strategic bomber aircraft. The true reason why americas enemies still fear the b1. Air force b1b lancer heavy bomber september 28, 2017 aerospace off aircraft, the rockwell b1 lance is a supersonic variablesweep wing heavy bomber. The development and definition of requirements for a new strategic bomber to replace the b52, from design beginning through contract selection and production of the four. Wsos undergo extensive training to prepare them for the responsibility of ensuring the bombs dropped by the b 1 are put on target, as well as monitoring the defensive capabilities of the aircraft. Megan cooley peterson soar through the stats and descriptions on the b1b lancer, a powerful military bomber. A b 1b lancer takes off in support operation odyssey dawn from ellsworth air force base, s. View and download revell b 1b lancer assembly manual online. Don logans new book covers the complete history of the b1 lancer from its inception, through production, and operations with strategic air command. The purpose of this document is to provide a ready source of information for use in daily activities.
You can see from the manufacturers model build that this kit makes up into a very good representation of the rockwell b1b lancer. The latest installment in daco publications series of aircraft monographs covers the rockwell b 1b lancer. The b1bs blended wingbody configuration, variablegeometry wings and. The b 1b s blended wingbody configuration, variablegeometry wings and. Optimally, the long range strike bomber lrsb will replace it by or after 2028. Originally conceived to fulfill a usaf requirement for an advanced manned strategic aircraft, the original b1a concept aircraft was accused of being a white elephant, capable of. Air forces longrange intercontinental bomber capable of missions throughout the world with a minimum of refueling. The b1 bomber was built to nuke russia the national interest. Ospreypublishing b1b lancer units in combat military. The b1b lancer is the premier long range strategic bomber for the united states. Originally conceived to fulfill a usaf requirement for an advanced manned strategic aircraft, the original b 1a concept aircraft was accused of being a white elephant, capable of performing nothing which could not be achieved at less financial and human expense than an intercontinental ballistic missile. Nov 30, 2009 as the b 1b lancer flies toward its target, the pilot is guided by the navigational information provided by the inflight weapons systems officer. I needed a reference book on the b 1 bone, as the crews call her for an upcoming novel im writing.
Air forces b1 bomber popularly dubbed bones for bonecircles over battlefields like angels of death dispensing gpsguided bombs from on. Originally designed with a very specialized cold war lowlevel supersonic nuclear delivery mission, the b1b made the soviets very nervous. Introduction this b1b fact book is a collection of white papers and briefing material on a variety of subjects related to the b1b. A b1b lancer flies a combat patrol over afghanistan in support of operation enduring freedom. Air force a10 thunderbolt ii, the warthog, history. Na 951210 b 1b fact book introduction this b 1b fact book is a collection of white papers and briefing material on a variety of subjects related to the b 1b. The b1b lancer is powered by four general electric f101ge102 augmented turbofans. Originally conceived to fulfill a usaf requirement for an advanced manned strategic aircraft, the original b 1a concept aircraft was accused of being a white elephant, capable of performing nothing which could not be. I did not create the visual effects but did create the sound effects and wav. Not only did b1b lancer units in combat satisfy this need, it. All weapons are tied into the panel lights for conventional weapons and the strobe lights for nuclear weapons. The b1 lancer bomber made its first flight in 1974, and its next version, the b1b, went on to establish 61 world records in speed, distance, and payload and ceased production in 1988.
The b1b is a multirole, longrange bomber, capable of flying intercontinental. Dy responsible for executing global conventional bombing directed by. B1b lancer units in combat by thomas withington, 9781841769929, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It can perform a variety of missions, including that of a conventional weapons carrier for theater operations. The rockwell boeing b1b lancer, as known as the bone has been around for over 20 years, serving as the backbone of the usaf strategic command. Air force photo the origin of the rockwell b1 can be traced back to 1961, when the air force began to consider alternatives to the north american b70 valkyrie, which had just been downgraded from production to test aircraft status. The first production a10a was delivered to davismonthan air force base in tucson, arizona, in october 1975. Air force announced plans to retire the b1b lancer also known as the bone in favor of the new b21 raider stealth bomber. This mission marked the first time the b 1 fleet has launched combat sorties from the continental united states to strike targets overseas. The b1b is a multirole, longrange bomber, capable of flying intercontinental missions without refueling, then penetrating present and predicted sophisticated enemy defenses. The b 1 was first envisioned in the 1960s as a platform that would combine the mach 2 speed of the b 58 hustler with the range and payload of the b 52, and was meant to ultimately replace both bombers. Morgan, pilot of the original memphis belle, received the opportunity to fly in this aircraft, while it served with the georgia air national guards 116th bomb wing at robins afb, georgia. The forward wings are used for landings, takeoffs, inair refueling, and some weapons employment. This book takes you aboard the aircraft and show you how its complex mechanical and electronic systems work.
Fsx weapons for alphasim b1b lancer fly away simulation. B1a and b1b aircraft and avionics systems description. The rockwell b1 lancer is a supersonic variablesweep wing, heavy bomber used by the. Nicknamed the bone, the b1b lancer is a longrange, multimission, supersonic conventional bomber, which has served the united states air force since 1985. The b1b has the capability to carry guided and unguided weapons and deliver massive quantities of precision and nonprecision weapons against specific targets. The rockwell b 1 lancer is a supersonic variablesweep wing, heavy bomber used by the united states air force. The b1b bone like the t38, this range uncovers aircraft types which are not that well published in detail before, or aircraft with not many different versions. As the b1b lancer flies toward its target, the pilot is guided by the navigational information provided by the inflight weapons systems officer.
The b1b lancer or b1 bomber is a variablesweep, supersonic bomber. Brief history of the wings and squadrons flying the b1b. The aircraft is on track to continue flying, at current demanding operations tempo, out to 2040 and beyond, and boeing partners with the air force to keep the b1 mission ready. The rockwell b1 lancer is a supersonic variablesweep wing, heavy bomber used by the united states air force. A b1b lancer takes off in support operation odyssey dawn from ellsworth air force base, s. Why is boeing listed as manufacturer and even in the intro as boeing b1b lancer. B1b lancer units in combat combat aircraft book 60.
The most complicated warplane ever developed jenkins, dennis r. If youve seen the previous installments in the series, the f16, fa18, f14, t38, then you already know how excellent this title is without further comment. This package is for the freeware b 1b lancer, by alpha simulations. If rockwell international and this article are correct then boing did not built a single b1 aircraft. Why is boeing listed as manufacturer and even in the intro as boeing b 1b lancer. The development of the b 1b lancer bomber was difficult to say the least. They bought major parts of rockwell space tech, aviation in 1996, the last b1b was delivered in 1988. A total of 93 b1b lancer bombers were in service as of 01 june 2001. Dec 16, 2015 a b1b lancer flies a combat patrol over afghanistan in support of operation enduring freedom. The b1 bomber was built to nuke russia the national. Little did yonatan know that the next night would mark a milestone for the rockwell b1b lancer aka bone, and little did he know of the lancers roles during his period of service which covered operation desert fox.