The B-1B Lancer bomber in action

Watch the amazing B-1B Lancer in action.

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The Rockwell B-1B Lancer “Bone” is a supersonic strategic heavy bomber used in the United States Air Force. It is one of three bombers in the United States Air Force, others being B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress. Manufactured by Rockwell International (now part of Boeing), the bomber was first envisioned to combine the B-58 Hustler and B-52. Rockwell International wanted to use the speed of the B-58 combined with the range and payload of the B-52. The program was cut in 1977 after B-1 prototypes were built but were later restarted in 1981. The B-1B program started back up due to the delay in the program of the B-2.

The B-1B is the backbone for America’s long-range bomber force. The wing/body configuration, variable-geometry wings and turbo afterburning engines combine to provide long-range, maneuverability and high speed while enhancing survivability. The mult-weapon system and aperture radar allows the B-1B to track, target, and engage moving objects as well as self-targeting and terrain following modes. The constant upgrades allow the B-1B to be the choice in tracking and targeting strikeforce.

The B-1B first saw combat action during Operation Desert Fox in 1998. The following year it saw more action in the NATO action that took place in Kosovo. There are still 45 B-1Bs as of 2021, but the aircraft is expected to be retired by 2036 by the B-21 Raider.