The B-1B Lancer developed by Rockwell International, now Boeing Defense And space group, it's the US Air Force long-range strategic bomber. The B-1B is a multi-role, long-range bomber, capable of flying intercontinental missions without refueling, then penetrating present and predicted refined enemy defenses.
The aircraft can accomplish a range of missions, including that of a standard weapons carrier for theater operations. Through 1991, the B-1 was committed to the nuclear deterrence role as a part of the only integrated operational plan (SIOP). changing the B-1B to the standard role was a gradual method, starting in 1993 and culminating in October 1997 when the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess AFB flew the last nuclear mission.
The B-1B is provided with four 30,000lb thrust category F101-GE-102 turbofan engines from General electric. An in-flight refuelling receptacle permits refuelling from a KC-10 or a KC-135 tanker. it can fly till 1,448km/h. Its service ceiling is 9,144m. The aircraft weighs around 86,182kg and its most take-off weight is 216,363kg.
