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Rockwell B-1 Lancer
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Strategic Bombers · United States · 1986
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RockwellB-1Lancer

Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Rockwell B-1 Lancer Photo: USAF · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
95
Range
90
Penetration / Survivability
80
Nuclear Capability
95
Stand-Off Capability
90
Avionics
85
Stealth
60
Reliability
85
Strategic Impact
90
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
ManufacturerBoeing
CategoryStrategic Bombers
EraCold War
In service1986–1988
Operators1 countries
Quantity104
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
87
Strategic Bombers MASS Rating
1/8
Cold War
2/163
All-Time
Strategic Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
95
Range
90
Penetration / Survivability
80
Nuclear Capability
95
Stand-Off Capability
90
Avionics
85
Stealth
60
Reliability
85
Strategic Impact
90
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the strategic bombers category.
01 / Overview
Rockwell B-1 Lancer
Prime contractor
Production
1986–1988
Quantity
104
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
87
strategic bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the strategic bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1974
  • Service Entry Year1986
  • Crew4
  • Primary Rolestrategic bomber
  • Generationfourth
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine TypeGeneral Electric F101-GE-102
  • Engine ModelGeneral Electric F101
  • Number of Engines4
  • Thrust (dry, each)127
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)245
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.33
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel115,000 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed1,335.177 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)1.25 Mach
  • Cruise Speed900 km/h
  • Stall Speed250 km/h
  • Service Ceiling18,288 m
  • Ferry Range9,445.2 km
  • Combat Radius2,900 km
  • Rate of Climb25 m/s
  • G-Limit2.5
  • Takeoff Run2,500 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length44.501 m
  • Wingspan41.758 m
  • Height12.2 m
  • Wing Area181.161
  • Empty Weight87,091.2 kg
  • Loaded Weight170,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight170,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built104
  • Operators1
  • Variants3
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1973
  • Production End1988
  • Operational Statusactive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1986Production started
  3. 1988Production ended
40
years in service
2
years in production
104
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
ROCKWELL B-1 LANCER · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·20% loss
Total Conflicts
5
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a passive sensor system that detects and tracks airborne targets by their heat signatures without emitting radiation.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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