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.
For FSX only
Features
- 4 models spanning the years and 8 faithful paint-schemes:
- 28th BMS(H), 384th BMW(H), McConnell AFB
- 46th BMS(H), 319th BMW(H), Grand Forks AFB
- 37th BMS(H), 28th BMW(H), Ellsworth AFB
- 128th BS, 116th BW, Robins AFB
- 34th BS, 366th BW, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho
- 77th BS, 28th BW, Ellsworth AFB
- 37th BS, 28th BW, Thumrait AB
- 9th BS, 7th BW, Bagram AB
- native FSX model with all FSX features
- authentic virtual cockpit with animations and mousable controls
- many custom interior and exterior animations, eg automatic wingsweep on loadup
- opening bomb bays with various era-specific payloads
- animated afterburner cans with realistic flame effects
- DX10-compatible model with interior self-shadowing
- beautiful night lighting textures and effects inside and out
- high-fidelity sounds set from Turbine Sound Studios
- custom afterburner rumble sound
- many simulated cockpit systems, including the VSD
- engine failure and fire modelling
- researched and authentic flight dynamics
- note - no 2D panel provided
- 37-page PDF illustrated user manual in .pdf format
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