Rockwell B-1 Lancer
The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force. It has been nicknamed the "Bone" (from "B-One"). As of 2024, it is one of the United States Air Force's three strategic bombers, along with the B-2 Spirit and the B-52 Stratofortress. Its 75,000-pound (34,000 kg) payload is the heaviest of any U.S. bomber.
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| First flight | 23 December 1974
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| Introduction | 1 October 1986
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| Status | In service
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| Produced | 1973–1974, 1983–1988
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| Number built | B-1A: 4
B-1B: 100 |
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| Unit cost | B-1B: US$283.1 million in 1998 ($415 million in 2018 dollars) |
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