Rockwell International B-1B Lancer
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Rockwell International B-1B Lancer
Role:
Long-range multi-role strategic bomber.
Here is some info I got from George Raihala, B-1 Instructor:
The info on the Bone is way out of date. The jet does not drop ALCMs (due
to the START treaty), and all B-1s are now conventional only. Also, in
addition to the Mk82 and the Mk62 mine, all B-1s can carry CBU-87/89/97.
In a couple of months, the first JDAM capable jets will arrive at Ellsworth
AFB, having successfully dropped many JDAMS at Edwards AFB.
George Raihala
B-1 Instructor WSO
DESIGN FEATURES:
Cantilever low-wing fail-safe blended wing/body
structure with variable geometry on outer panels. Wing
sweep is actuated by screwjacks driven by four
hydraulic motors; it can be powered by any two of the
aircraft's four hydraulic systems, asymmetric movement
being prevented by a torque shaft between the two
screwjacks. Sweep actuators are covered by a
leading-edge `knuckle' fairing which prevents a gap
from opening when outer panels are swept back. Aft of
the wing pivot on each side are overwing fairings which
blend the wing trailing-edge and engine nacelles. Each
of outer wing panels, have 15o of leading-edge sweep
when fully forward and 67o 30' when fully swept.
Cantilever tail unit with sweepback on all surfaces.
LANDING GEAR:
Hydraulically retractable tricycle type. Each main
unit, which retracts inward and rearward, has two pairs
of wheels in tandem.
POWER PLANT:
Four General Electric F101-GE-102 augmented turbofans,
each rated at 136.9 kN (30780 lb st), mounted in pairs
beneath fixed centre-section of wing, close to CG, to
provide optimum stability in low-altitude turbulence
conditions.
ACCOMMODATION:
Four-man operational crew comprising pilot, co-pilot
and two systems operators (defensive and offensive) on
Weber ACES II ejection seats in a pressurised crew
compartment. Pilots have control sticks rather than
conventional bomber/transport yokes.
AVIONICS:
Standard GFE (government furnished equipment) includes
communications, IFF, ILS, intercom, some navigation
equipment, Honeywell ASN-131 SPN/GEANS radar altimeter
(similar to that in B-52) and altimeter indicator,
rescue beacon and transponder.
ARMAMENT:
Three internal weapons bays, comprising 9.53 m (31 ft 3
in) double bay forward of wing carry-through structure
and a single 4.57 m (15 ft) long bay aft, with
hydraulically actuated doors. Forward bay incorporates
a movable bulkhead permitting accommodation of a wide
variety of weapons, of various sizes, and mixed loads.
Internal capacity in a nuclear role for up to eight
AGM-86B air-launched cruise missiles (ALCMs), 24 AGM-69
short-range attack missiles (SRAMs), 12 B-28 or 24 B-61
or B-83 free-fall nuclear bombs; or, in a non-nuclear
role, for up to 84 500lb Mk 82 bombs or 500 lb Mk 36
mines. Six external stores stations beneath fuselage,
on which can be carried an additional 12 ALCMs. The
forward and aft bays can be combined to carry eight
ALCMs on a common strategic rotary launcher.
Aircraft Measures:
Length:147 ft.
Height:34 ft.
Wingspan:
swept: 78ft., 21{1/2} in.
extended: 136 ft., 8{1/2} in.
Loaded Weight:477,000 lbs.
Aircraft Performance:
Maximum Speed: 700-750 mph
Service Ceiling: 60,000 ft.
Range: 7,450 miles
Thrust: N/A