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B-1B Lancer
Rockwell · USA
The B-1B "Bone" was optimized for low-level penetration of Soviet airspace. It featured a significantly reduced radar cross-section (RCS) compared to the B-1A and carried a massive internal payload of conventional or nuclear munitions.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,335 km/h (Mach 1.25) |
| Range | 9,400 km |
| Ceiling | 18,000 m |
| Engines | 4x General Electric F101-GE-102 afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
Up to 34,000 kg of internal ordnance across three bays.