B-1A vs B-1B Lancer
Overview
The B-1A and the B-1B Lancer are both Bombers, manufactured by Rockwell and Rockwell respectively.
Top speed is 2,124 km/h for the B-1A vs 1,448 km/h for the B-1B Lancer. The B-1A has an operational range of 9,800 km vs 9,400 km for the B-1B Lancer. The B-1A operates at altitudes up to 18,900 m compared to 18,000 m for the B-1B Lancer.
The B-1A has been produced in 104 units vs 104 for the B-1B Lancer. Unit cost is $70M for the B-1A vs $283M for the B-1B Lancer. The B-1A first flew 9 years before the B-1B Lancer (1974 vs 1983).
| American strategic bomber, conceived during the Cold War, canceled after four prototypes, resurrected in the advanced B-1B version. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Rockwell |
| First flight | 23 December 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 104 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| American strategic bomber, designed during the Cold War, notably deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan for long-range heavy bombing. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Rockwell |
| First flight | 23 March 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 104 units |
| Average unit price | $283 million |
| Wing area | 594.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 41.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 52.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2124 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 9,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,900 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 179,169 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 86,183 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 1,925 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 181.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 41.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 44.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1448 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 9,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 216,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 87,100 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 1,644 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the B-1A or B-1B Lancer?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the B-1B Lancer's 1,448 km/h, a difference of 676 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or B-1B Lancer?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the B-1B Lancer's 9,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or B-1B Lancer?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the B-1B Lancer's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or B-1B Lancer?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the B-1A's 179,169 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or B-1B Lancer?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the B-1B Lancer's 44.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1A or B-1B Lancer?
The B-1B Lancer is more expensive at approximately $283 million per unit compared to the B-1A at $70 million.
Which entered service first, the B-1A or B-1B Lancer?
The B-1B Lancer entered service first in 1986, 0 years before the B-1A which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or B-1B Lancer?
Both the B-1A and B-1B Lancer have been produced in equal numbers with 104 units each.