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B-1A Lancer
Four engined, super-sonic strategic bomber. Due 'officially' to cost
over-runs and problems with it's nap-of-the-earth (NOE) navigation system, the
B1 project was cancelled. Reagan brought the design back, with a maximum
speed of 1,000 MPH, this design is the B-1B.
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Cruise Speed |
Max Speed |
Control |
Body |
Protection |
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ShX (141) - 647
ShX (141) - 647 |
ShY (325) - 1,390
ShY (234) - 1,000 |
Gd (9)
Gd (12) |
Ex (18) |
Ex |
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Wingspan |
137 or 78 feet |
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Weight |
389,000 pounds |
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Length |
150 feet 3 inches |
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Sustained Climb Angle |
37.8 deg |
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Height |
33 feet 6 inches |
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Cost |
$ |
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Range |
6,100 miles |
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Ceiling |
60,000 feet |
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