B-1 B Lancer

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:hospital
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress
gptkb:B-1_family
gptkb:B-1_A
10.5 m
global
ongoing
close air support
reconnaissance
advanced avionics
surveillance
fly-by-wire
strategic bombing
variable-sweep wing
precision strike
electronic warfare
long-range strike
multirole aircraft
multiple conflicts
swept-wing design
coalition missions
multi-role bomber
interdiction
44.5 m
tactical bombing
variable-sweep wing aircraft
ground crew and maintenance teams
significant in U. S. military history
B-1 A, B-1 B
part of U. S. strategic deterrent force
various support aircraft used
gptkbp:airlines secure voice and data
gptkbp:armament gptkb:rocket
various bombs and missiles
missiles
gptkbp:avionics modernized
advanced avionics suite
gptkbp:cockpit glass cockpit
digital glass cockpit
gptkbp:combat_radius 2,400 miles
2,400 miles (3,900 km)
gptkbp:combat_role strategic deterrence
strategic bombing
conventional bombing
nuclear and conventional missions
nuclear bombing
gptkbp:communication secure communication systems
gptkbp:crew gptkb:hospital
gptkb:4
gptkb:boxing_match
simulator training
extensive
co-pilot
weapons systems officer
pilot, co-pilot, and two weapon systems officers
pilot, co-pilot, weapons systems officer, navigator
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:1991
gptkb:1999
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:battle
gptkbp:defense_mechanism electronic countermeasures
gptkbp:design variable-sweep wing
swept-wing design
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:B-1_B
gptkbp:engine gptkb:General_Electric_F101
4 × General Electric F101-GE-102 turbofans
F101-GE-102
4 × General Electric F101
gptkbp:engine_type turbofan
gptkbp:fighting_style gptkb:AN/_ALQ-161
gptkb:1991
high
precision strike
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1974
gptkb:1984
gptkb:1986
1984-12-23
December 23, 1974
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 12,000 gallons
12,000 US gallons (45,400 L)
gptkbp:future_plans upgrades planned through 2030
gptkbp:height 34 ft 6 in
34 ft 6 in (10.5 m)
gptkbp:historical_significance significant in Cold War era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label B-1 B Lancer
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1986
gptkbp:is_aimed_at gptkb:AN/_AAQ-14
gptkbp:is_maintained_by ongoing modernization programs
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle landing gear
gptkbp:length 146 ft 0 in
146 ft 0 in (44.5 m)
134 ft 9 in
gptkbp:maintenance high maintenance costs
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Rockwell_International
gptkbp:material composite materials
all-metal construction
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 1.25
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 488,000 lb
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Operation_Desert_Fox
nuclear and conventional bombing
gptkbp:modifications various modifications for missions
B-1 B to B-1 B Lancer
gptkbp:navigation_system gptkb:AN/_AAQ-13
gptkb:hospital
gptkbp:nickname Bone
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:battle
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Desert_Fox
gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkbp:number_built gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:28th_Bomb_Wing
high
gptkbp:operational_history extensive
gptkbp:operational_range 4,000 miles with payload
4,000 miles (6,400 km) with payload
7,500 miles (12,000 km) with air refueling
gptkbp:operational_status active
active duty
gptkbp:price $283 million (2019)
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:radar gptkb:AN/_APQ-164
gptkb:AN/_APQ-164_radar
gptkbp:range 6,000 miles
6,000 miles (9,700 km)
6,000 miles (9,656 km)
gptkbp:retired gptkb:2021
2025 (planned)
gptkbp:retirement_year planned for 2036
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
multi-role bomber
nuclear bomber
gptkbp:safety_record generally positive
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:Martin-Baker_Mk._14
75,000 pounds
75,000 lb (34,000 kg)
75,000 lb
gptkbp:sensor advanced sensor suite
gptkbp:service_ceiling 60,000 ft
50,000 ft (15,240 m)
60,000 ft (18,300 m)
gptkbp:service_history extensive service history
gptkbp:services gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:speed Mach 0.85
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Middle_East
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:28th_Bomb_Wing
close air support
strategic deterrence
reconnaissance missions
training missions
conventional bombing missions
multiple training squadrons
multiple active squadrons
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:stealth_features gptkb:battle
composite materials
limited
reduced radar cross-section
reduces radar cross-section
gptkbp:strategic_importance deterrence
gptkbp:successor gptkb:B-21_Raider
B-21 Raider (planned)
gptkbp:targets laser and GPS-guided munitions
gptkbp:training gptkb:Dyess_Air_Force_Base
frequent
extensive pilot training program
gptkbp:upgrades 2000s
various upgrades over the years
various avionics upgrades
various avionics and weapons systems
Block D upgrade
gptkbp:variant gptkb:B-1_R
gptkb:B-1_B
gptkb:B-1_A
gptkbp:wingspan variable-sweep wings
137 ft 0 in
137 ft 0 in (41.8 m)
78 ft 9 in (24.0 m)
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1986