B-1B Lancer
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The B-1B Lancer is a long-range strategic bomber built by Rockwell in the USA. It first flew in 1974 and entered service in 1986. A fast, low-level bomber with swing wings, later turned into a conventional heavy bomber.
Photo: Rockwell B-1 Lancer on Wikipedia (free licence)
- Top speed1,335 km/h (830 mph)
- Range9,400 km (5,841 miles)
- First flight1974
- Wingspan41.8 m (137 ft)
B-1B Lancer specs
| Top speed | 1,335 km/h (830 mph) · Mach 1.26About Mach 1.25 at altitude. |
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| Range | 9,400 km (5,841 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | More than 9,144 m (30,000 ft)The Air Force lists its ceiling only as "more than 30,000 feet". |
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| Length | 44.5 m (146 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 41.8 m (137 ft) |
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| Height | 10.4 m (34 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 216 t (477,075 lb) |
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| Empty weight | 87 t (192,021 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 4 crew |
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| Engines | 4 × F101 afterburning turbofan |
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| First flight | 1974 |
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| Entered service | 1986 |
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| Built by | Rockwell (USA) |
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B-1B Lancer facts
- Its wings sweep back from 15° to 67.5° for high-speed dashes.
- Crews call it the Bone, from B-One.
Quick quiz
When did the B-1B Lancer first fly?
In 1974.
Who built the B-1B Lancer?
Rockwell, in the USA.
How fast can the B-1B Lancer fly?
Its top speed is 1,335 km/h (830 mph) · Mach 1.26.
How far can the B-1B Lancer fly?
About 9,400 km (5,841 miles).
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