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| Specifications of the B-1B Bomber, Legendary Bomber Belongs to the United States |
International Military - The United States B-1B Bomber was one of the bombers originally designed to engage Russia in the 1980s. Luckily this war with Russia did not happen at that time and only caused the Cold War. With the war failing, the United States' B-1B Bomber, originally designed as a nuclear bomber, became a conventional bomber.
The aircraft, nicknamed The Bone, has been in service with the United States Air Force since 1985. It is planned to continue operating until 2040 or beyond.
The United States has qualified specifications for carrying external payloads on the wings as well as in technically long bomb bays or bomb bays. A variety of sophisticated ammunition can also be integrated into this bomber, including the use of hypersonic missiles.
The bomb bay capacity of the Bomber B-1B can accommodate around 24 units of weapons. This number will increase to 40 units of armament by creating weapon hangers on the wings of the bomber made by Rockwell International which is now part of Boeing. With this weapon hanger, this aircraft is capable of loading a hypersonic missile mock-up that is integrated into a conventional rotary launcher (CRL).
The Bone has also been equipped with a synthetic aperture radar that allows it to track moving targets. In addition, the aircraft can also intercept and deceive enemy radar-guided and heat-seeking missiles.
This US flagship bomber is capable of speeds up to 1448 km per hour or around Mach 1.2. The B-1 can accommodate a crew of 4 consisting of the aircraft commander, copilot and two weapons systems officers.
The United States B-1B Lancer is a strategic bomber designed for long-range, low-level penetration missions. Here are some key specifications of the B-1B bomber:
- Aircraft Height: 10.4 meters
- Aircraft Width: 44.5 meters
- Wingspan: 41.8 meters
- Empty weight: 86.183 kg
- Maximum weight: 216 kg Bomber B-1B
- Role: The B-1B is a multi-role bomber capable of carrying out a variety of missions, including nuclear deterrence, conventional strike missions, close air support, and maritime operations.
- -Speed: It has a top speed of Mach 1.2 (approximately 1,450 kilometers per hour or 900 miles per hour) at high altitude.
- -Range: The B-1B has an unrefueled range of over 6,400 kilometers (4,000 miles). It can be refueled in-flight to extend its range for extended missions.
- Payload: The bomber can carry a variety of ordnance, including guided and unguided bombs, cruise missiles, and precision-guided munitions. It has an internal weapons bay and external hardpoints for carrying weapons.
- Powerplant: The B-1B is powered by four General Electric F101-GE-102 turbofan engines, each providing approximately 30,000 pounds of thrust.
- Crew: It has a crew of four members, including a pilot, co-pilot, offensive systems officer, and defensive systems officer.
- Stealth Features: While not classified as a stealth aircraft, the B-1B incorporates some stealthy characteristics, such as radar-absorbing materials and reduced radar signature design elements to enhance its survivability.
- Avionics: The bomber is equipped with advanced avionics systems, including radar, navigation and targeting systems, as well as defensive countermeasures to protect against threats.
- Service History: The B-1B Lancer has been in service with the United States Air Force since the mid-1980s and has been used in various military operations and conflicts.