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 …

The B-1 is a highly versatile, multi-mission weapon system. The B-1B's synthetic aperture radar is capable of tracking, targeting and engaging moving vehicles as well as self-targeting and …

Jan 22, 2014 · Since the U.S. Air Force received its first B-1B in 1984, the bomber has served the country as both a conventional and nuclear strike option. Nicknamed “The Bone,” the B-1B …

B-1B Lancer number 86-0115 “Rage” has been returned to active duty to meet the required 45 number. On July 2, Rage flew to Tinker Air Force Base , Oklahoma, to be restored to full-time …

Apr 15, 2025 · B-1, U.S. variable-wing strategic bomber that entered service in 1986 as a successor to the B-52 Stratofortress. The B-1 was designed to penetrate radar-guided air …

The B-1B Lancer or B-1 Bomber is a variable-sweep, supersonic bomber. Watch our quick bullet point facts to learn more.

Apr 18, 2025 · B-1B Lancer Won’t Be Around Forever Manufactured in the 1970s and 1980s and originally envisioned in the 1960s, the B-1B Lancer bomber is getting long in the tooth. In fact, …

Oct 29, 2024 · 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 …

Apr 17, 2025 · Two B-1B Lancers assigned to the 9th Bomb Squadron taxi on the flightline before takeoff to support a Bomber Task Force at Misawa Air Base, Japan, at Dyess Air Force Base, …

The B-1B is a multi-role, long-range bomber, capable of flying intercontinental missions without refueling, then penetrating present and predicted sophisticated enemy defenses. It can …