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
- Four models spanning the years and eight faithful paint-schemes
- 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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