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Rockwell B-1B Lancer Conventional Strategic Bomber Variant

The Rockwell B-1B Lancer is the improved operational branch of the B-1 supersonic bomber family. Initiated in 1981 after the B-1A program, the B-1B added structure and improved radar while reducing radar cross-section and maximum speed; it entered United States Air Force service in 1985 as a long-range, multi-mission conventional bomber with variable-geometry wings and terrain-following capability.

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Identity

Aliases
B-1B LancerB-1BBone
Family Name
Rockwell B-1B Lancer
Full Name
Rockwell B-1B Lancer Conventional Strategic Bomber Variant
Roles
military
Status
active
Type
aircraft
Variant Name
B-1B

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Crew Capacity
4
Max Payload Mass Kg
34,019
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Rockwell B-1B Lancer is the improved operational branch of the B-1 supersonic bomber family. Initiated in 1981 after the B-1A program, the B-1B added structure and improved radar while reducing radar cross-section and maximum speed; it entered United States Air Force service in 1985 as a long-range, multi-mission conventional bomber with variable-geometry wings and terrain-following capability.
Dimensions
Height M
10.4
Length M
44.5
Parent Vehicle Family
Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Nested value
    Name
    B-1B exact F101-GE-102 configuration
    Notes
    Four canonical General Electric F101-GE-102 afterburning turbofans; the B-1A/YF101-GE-100 branch remains separate on the parent family.

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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 06:34:46 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 06:34:46 UTC