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 …

May 23, 2024 · 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. …

May 29, 2024 · Summary: The B-1B Lancer, or “The Bone,” has been a key U.S. Air Force bomber since the 1980s, renowned for its long-range, multi-mission capabilities. Originally a …

Feb 18, 2020 · Parke said the B-1R (R stands for “regional”) would be a Lancer with advanced radars, air-to-air missiles, and F-22 engines. Its new top speed – Mach 2.2 – would be …

Mar 16, 2025 · The B-1R proposal aimed to double its top speed, equip it with air-to-air missiles, and give it F-22 Raptor engines —turning it into a lethal Mach 2 war machine.

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 …

Jul 22, 2021 · A proposed B-1 upgraded variant is the B-1R ("Regional"). The line would receive air-to-air missile capability on additional external hardpoints, new Pratt & Whitney F119 series …

The B-1R (R for "regional") would be a Lancer with advanced radars, air-to-air missiles, and Pratt & Whitney F119 engines. Compared to the B-1B, the B-1R would have a higher top speed of …

Jan 25, 2025 · The B-1 Lancer Rockwell (now part of Boeing) is a four-engine variable-sweep wing strategic bomber used by the United States Air Force (USAF). The development of the B …

The Rockwell (now part of Boeing) B-1 Lancer is a four-engine supersonic variable-sweep wing strategic bomber used by the United States Air Force (USAF). It was first envisioned in the …