The B-1 Bomber is a long-range plane, capable of flying intercontinental missions without refueling. It was originally designed as a supersonic bomber with the range and payload to replace the B-52 bomber.Air Force Link: B-1B Lancer During the Cold War, the B-1 was an integral part of the United States' nuclear deterrence system.Federation of American Scientists: B-1B Lancer
April 2008 Incident
On Friday, April 4, 2008, a B-1 Bomber caught fire while taxiing after landing at al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The crew evacuated safely.CNN: B-1 Bomber Burns After Landing in Qatar (April 4, 2008)
B-1 Bomber News
- Air Force Times: B-1B Catches Fire at al-Udeid, Crew Safe (April 4, 2008)
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Fast Facts
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B1A, was canceled before going into productionAir Force Link: B-1B Lancer
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Program resumed in 1981 with the B1BAir Force Link: B-1B Lancer
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146 feet long, 34 feet tall, with a forward of wingspan
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