2. B-1B Lancer
Joined the Service in 1974
Not retired: N/A
Expense: *$283.1 million
Although it stopped manufacturing in 1988, the US Air Force continues to use the Rockwell B-1 Lancer in combat. manufacturing of the Lancer began in 1973. A heavy bomber is the Lancer. One of the USAF’s three primary strategic bombers as of this year, after the BUFF and Spirit, it is frequently referred to as the “Bone.”
B-1B Lancer via Pinterest / @jkannela
General Electric is the manufacturer of all the engines in the Lancer. Rockwell International entered and emerged victorious in the Lancer design competition with their fast, high-payload designs. Boeing would eventually purchase Rockwell.
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