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.

2014年1月22日 · 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.

2023年11月27日 · The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a supersonic bomber known as "the bone" and is considered the fastest bomber in the USAF fleet. The development of the B-1 was influenced by the Soviet Union's development of a SAM missile system.

2024年4月26日 · After an engine fire destroyed a B-1 Lancer bomber in 2022, the Air Force picked a new "Bone" from its jet graveyard to replace it.

2022年10月29日 · From the B-1A prototypes to the B-1B. The Lancer It is commonly called the "Bone" (from "B-One"). It is one of three strategic bombers serving in the U.S. Air Force fleet along with the B-2...

2024年10月29日 · 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 and the...

The B-1B Lancer, also known as “The Bone”, is the US Air Force long-range strategic bomber developed by Rockwell International, now Boeing Defense And Space Group. The B-1B, which became operational in 1986, has the largest internal payload of any current bomber.

2024年5月23日 · 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. 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 B-1 mission ready.

Still, the B-1 has endured. The Bone, as it’s popularly known, might be retired from service in the year 2036. Until then, it continues to surprise with its speed, maneuverability, and unique...

Its three internal weapons bays hold a substantial payload, allowing different weapons in each bay. The bomber’s blended wing/body configuration, variable-geometry design, and turbofan engines provide long range and loiter time. Offensive avionics include SAR for terrain-following and tracking and targeting moving vehicles.