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Description
| Notes: Improved B-1A with increased weight and better automatic TERRAIN-FOLLOWING capability. | ||
| Manufacturer: | Rockwell | |
| Base model: | B-1 | |
| Designation: | B-1 | |
| Version: | B | |
| Nickname: | Lancer | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| Basic role: | Bomber | |
Specifications
| Length: | 147' 0" | 44.8 m | |
| Height: | 34' 0" | 10.3 m | |
| Wingspan: | 136' 8" | 41.6 m | |
| Wingarea: | 1,950.0 sq ft | 181.1 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 192,000 lb | 87,074 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 389,000 lb | 176,417 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 477,000 lb | 216,326 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 4 | ||
| Powerplant: | General Electric F101-GE-102 | ||
| Thrust (each): | 30,000 lb | 13,605 kg | |
Performance
| Cruise Speed: | 647 mph | 1,041 km/h | 562 kt |
| Max Speed: | 1,390 mph | 2,238 km/h | 1,209 kt |
| Ceiling: | 60,000 ft | 18,287 m | |
Operators (Past and Present)
| USAF | 7th Wing | Dyess AFB | TX |
| USAF | 28th BW | Ellsworth AFB | SD |
| USAF | 116th BW | Robins AFB | GA |
| USAF | 366th Wing | Mountain Home AFB | MN |
Known serial numbers
Recent comments by our visitors
| Bridgett Stepp Mulberry, FL | Hello my father Jack A. Davis Jr. had helped build the engines for the B-1B Bomber and I can't place a year but he worked for Rockwell in Ohio....Can someone help me find his picture that was taken at that time....????? He passed away five years ago and I would really like to have a copy of his photo.... 03/13/2008 @ 08:44 [ref: 20000] |
| JOE BLACK BOILING SPRINGS, PA | I Gaurded the Star Of Abilene at Offut AFB during the dedication. I took some great shots of my police buddies,like Quinn Martin with her.She had some FOD problems,due to some engine washers but she was a beautiful bird. 02/20/2008 @ 13:25 [ref: 19733] |
| Larry Haskell Spokane, WA | Having flown the B-1B from 1987 thru 1992, I never tire of photos and stories surrounding this aircraft's remarkable development. Though we were truly "test" crews in the mid to late 80's, the groundwork laid then helped lead to its remarkable successes today. The Bone is more of a threat than ever and more versatile all the time. Here's to all who have flown, maintained, and supported the B-1!! May she live strong and long!! 02/10/2008 @ 14:11 [ref: 19635] |
| Marco Picanza San Diego, CA | Since the early eighties i have been a supervisor for the manufacturing of the digital optical encoder used in the RLDS,(for the then Speco division of Kelsey Heyes). I am still involved in the overhaul program of such encoders and proud to say we never had an operational failure.
I had a chance to fly in a B1-B in the late eighties and that is the highlight of my life. A sincere hello to everyone involved with such a great aircraft. Marco Picanza 03/24/2007 @ 07:48 [ref: 16016] |
| Rich Dudley Wichita, KS | Not lister on the past and present operators of the B-1B you have left off the Kansas Air National Guards 184th BW. We operated the BONE from 1994 to 2002 and we have one on static display in the "Reflections of Freedom Airpark on the west side of McConnell AFB (the guard side). Before we recieved them the Active Duty had them on McConnell, the 384th BW. 11/20/2006 @ 10:39 [ref: 14792] |
| Scott Di Gioia Abilene, TX | The Star of Abilene is the B-1 pictured on display at the front gate of Dyess AFB. It was the first operational B-1B and as the picture shows it is retired now. 02/08/2006 @ 14:12 [ref: 12436] |
| Tony Sanfratello janesville, WI | I worked for Rockwell on the flight line from 85 till about 88 then I went on a mod team to south Dakota i wish i could remember more about the people I worked with they were a great bunch of guys I would love to hear from them so if any of you are out there drop me a line
08/17/2005 @ 23:13 [ref: 11013] |
| John Wallace , NC | I was a new airman, a Security Police member stationed at Dyess AFB, Abilene, TX, and I remember standing on the tarmac at our open base on June 29th, 1985, when I first saw the B-1B live and up close. The thrill of seeing this brand new (at the time) bomber performing aerial stunts during several fly-overs was a unique experience. Especially for someone who had never even flown in a plane before I enlisted, and had never seen an active war plane up close and in person! I am still a fan of the sleek lines and aggressive profile of this bird, and always will be. I would like to express my appreciation 20 years later, to all of the people who poured their hearts and souls into the design, development, and construction of this airframe. I do have one request. If anyone can assist me, I am looking for any information or pictures of that first plane. I do know that it was named in a city-wide poll as "The Star of Abilene". THANK YOU ALL!! 08/09/2005 @ 03:18 [ref: 10949] |
| Richard \"Wizzy\" Wissenbach Pinesdale, MT | Nate refers to me as one of the "crazy" Montana boys. I was just a boy when I started with Rockwell in 1985. 18 yrs old, the ink still drying on my A&P Certificate. I think I was the only one from Montana that wasn't crazy!
I worked in building 704 on a travel crew, finishing up what 703 couldn't get done. Mel Wilkins was the supervisor, and a good one he was. He was great to me and was a get things done type of guy. Like others, I have a lot of fond memories of my time at the "Rock". I worked for just over a year up through plane #33. It was nice to be able to work all over the airplane and I have a lot of time hangar flying the awesome bird-Left seat even! I'm proud I was able to work on this project. I'm proud to be an American, to live in the best country upon the face of the earth. I'm thankful for those who have given their lives for my freedom and who represent our country through the world today. Whether they fly an incredible airplane, work on one, or cook, clean, supervise, they have my respect and I pray God will bless and protect them. I now work as a propeller repairman at Leading Edge Planes and Props in Stevensville, Montana. I guess I could agree I might be part crazy. My wife Lisa and I just had our seventh child! Six girls and one boy. I feel like the Richest man on earth, no pun intended. Nate, its good to see you're still alive, I had my doubts. I remember taking you for a ride on my motorcycle once. If you're in Montana, I'll track you down. It is the Last Best Place. 08/07/2005 @ 20:03 [ref: 10940] |
| Nate Wilburn , MT | Anyone from Plant 42 remember a lady in the paint and seal supply shop named Bubbles? I think her real name was Diane, and I think she was from Upstate New York. Super nice lady. Whatever happened to her, anyone know???
I seem to remember a forward fuselage, or was it the forward intermediate fuselage, that was on a train coming across the Rockies and divested itself, rolled down a mountain and ended up totaled. Anyone else remember that incident? Ohio Rockwell worker...I met a guy once who worked in Columbus or Dayton on A-5 Vigilantes, but that was along time back...guy named Dan Barnhardt. F-22's, there's a wicked looking machine, sounds like good times. 07/14/2005 @ 10:28 [ref: 10751] |
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