The Rockwell B-1B Lancer, affectionately known as the “Bone” to its crews, is a key element of the American Strategic Long Range bomber fleet. A development of the cancelled B-1A, the aircraft – while not technically stealth capable – still presents a fraction of the radar profile of the B-52 and incorporates extremely advanced navigation, weapons, and avionics systems. Its swing wing technology, combined with four 30,000-lb thrust turbofan, engines creates a beautiful, fast, and lethal package. The development of this successor to the B-52 began in the early 1960’s and resulted in a contract being awarded to Rockwell in 1970. The B-1A first flew in 1974 but soon ran into political trouble. The project was cancelled in 1977 when only 3 prototypes existed. 1981 saw Ronald Reagan order a fleet of 100 B-1Bs, the last of which were delivered in the early 1990’s. Designed for low-level, high speed penetration, the B-1B saw action in the Kosovo conflict and second Gulf War.
Features:
• Native MSFS model, converted from FSX/Prepar3D model
• 550-600 kts performance (Note: presently SUBSONIC only)
• Virtual cockpit with animations and mousable controls
• PBR materials/textures used throughout
• Wwise engine sounds, various cockpit sounds, AB rumble
• Detailed cockpit with numerous animations and mousable controls
• Togglable pilot figures, opening entrance hatch/ladder
• Cockpit glass rain effects
• Adjustable cockpit illumination
• Opening bomb bays
• Togglable 24x JDAMs payload in bomb bays (not droppable)
• Animated afterburner cans with flame effects
• 28-page illustrated User Operating Manual
