B-1B Lancer
Rockwell B-1B Lancer Bomber B-1B Lancer: The Supersonic Strategic Bomber Development Origins and Initial Design The B-1B Lancer, often referred to as the “Bone,” traces its origins to the late 1960s when the U.S. Air Force sought a replacement for the B-52 Stratofortress. The initial requirement was for a supersonic bomber capable of low-level penetration of enemy defenses and delivering nuclear payloads. This led to the development of the B-1A, an ambitious platform designed to integrate advanced avionics and supersonic capabilities. The B-1A program faced several challenges, including political opposition and budgetary constraints. In 1977, the program was canceled in favor of an emphasis on… Read More »B-1B Lancer