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The first prototype flew on December 23, 1974. The first modified B-1B flew on March 23, 1983. Entered
service in 1986, by 1988 a total of 100 B-1B were built.
| MODEL | B-1B |
| CREW | 4 |
| ENGINE | 4 x General Electric 010-GE-102 turbofan, 64.94kN each |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 216364 kg | 477003 lb |
| Empty weight | 87000 kg | 191803 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 23.84-41.67 m | 78 ft 3 in - 136 ft 9 in |
| Length | 44.81 m | 147 ft 0 in |
| Height | 10.36 m | 33 ft 12 in |
| Wing area | 181.16 m2 | 1949.99 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 1.25M | 1.25M |
| Ceiling | 15000 m | 49200 ft |
| Range | 12000 km | 7457 miles |
| ARMAMENT | up to 34000kg of weapons |
 | A three-view drawing (1000 x 607) |
Steve McQueen, crookedblighter(@)optonline.net, 29.07.2008
I witnessed this puppy at Jones Beach last year. Very impressive.
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