The U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer Bomber’s Biggest Problem Can’t Ever Be Fixed

The U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer Bomber’s Biggest Problem Can’t Ever Be Fixed

Summary and Key Points: The B-1B Lancer has carried the Air Force for decades, blending range and payload with the ability to fly fast and low. But the same design choices that made it valuable in past wars now limit its usefulness against modern, layered air defenses. B-1B Lancer Bomber. Image Credit: Creative Commons. B-1B Lancer Getting Closer. Image Credit: Creative Commons. -With a top speed around Mach 1.25, the B-1B can no longer count on…