The Rockwell B-1 Lancer, nicknamed the Bone, is an American variable sweep wing supersonic strategic bomber that entered United States Air Force service in 1986, its wings able to sweep forward for takeoff and low speed flight or back for high speed penetration. Later production B-1B aircraft were optimized for low level, high subsonic flight beneath enemy radar coverage, and the type has since been adapted primarily to carry large conventional weapons loads in support roles rather than its original nuclear mission.
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SignificanceSupersonic variable-sweep wing heavy bomber, one of three strategic bomber types operated by the United States Air Force, alongside the B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress. 1 Manufacturer or BuilderNorth American Rockwell/Rockwell International (now Boeing) 1 Connections
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1. Wikipedia: Rockwell B-1 Lancer
WikipediaWikipedia, Design and development section
After a long series of studies, North American Rockwell (subsequently renamed Rockwell International, B-1 division, later acquired by Boeing) won the design contest for what emerged as the B-1A.
Wikipedia lead paragraph, first sentence
The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force.
Wikipedia, Design and development section, design-contest paragraph
After a long series of studies, North American Rockwell (subsequently renamed Rockwell International, B-1 division, later acquired by Boeing) won the design contest for what emerged as the B-1A.
Wikipedia, Design and development section, first-flight paragraph
The first B-1A prototype (Air Force serial no. 74-0158) flew on 23 December 1974.
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