B-1 Lancer Image Gallery
On October 2, 1981, President Reagan announced that the Air Force would acquire 100 B-1Bs as part of their Strategic Modernization Program. The development contract was awarded to Rockwell International on January 20, 1982.
Two older B-1As were converted to B-1B prototypes and the first production B-1B flew on October 18, 1984. The total acquisition cost for the B-1B was set at $20.5 billion for 100 aircraft, spares and support equipment.
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B-1B Lancers line the ramp at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Dyess has the only B-1 pilot-training facility in the Air Force. U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Larry A. Simmons
Source: US Air Force
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- Boeing Wins $45 Million U.S. Air Force B-1B Upgrade Contract
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- Boeing Helps U.S. Air Force B-1 Fleet Reach 500,000 Flight Hours
- 419th FLTS demonstrates Sniper pod capability
- Boeing Demonstrates Increased Capabilities on B-1 Bomber
- Northrop to Provide U.S. Air Force with B-1 Radar Components
- Boeing Completes Block E Avionics Upgrade of B-1 Bomber
- Report: pilot error caused B-1B crash
- 'Bone' makes evolving mark on war on terrorism
- B-1 Lancers join 379th fleet
- Radar upgrade key to future B-1 combat capability
- Air Force B-1B damaged
- B-2s Return To Guam, Replace B-1 Squadron
