Insane Speed and Power: The B-1 Lancer Story

[@PilotPhotog]

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[@grindkerensky]

@PilotPhotog Question regarding your 3d renders, you are using Blender correct? What render engine do you use, Eevee or Cycles?

[@PilotPhotog]

@@grindkerenskyboth, it just depends on how much time I have to get a scene done. I really need to upgrade my GPU

[@ssaini5028]

One just crashed right?

[@purple_dinosaur]

Someone knew exactly what they were doing when they proposed to name it the B-1R AKA the boner.

[@GunnyDeuce44]

When I was in Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar I get to see this magnificent aircraft take off. It was awesome. I just had a feeling someone was just about to get their ass kicked.

[@timothy098-b4f]

I was a 20 year old mechanic assistant when one of these did an emergency landing at the old AF Reserve base in Pittsburgh. I stood fire watch during a full-power engine runup test. I was about 50 feet away and the noise was just incredible. I was used to working on C123s with their tiny auxiliary jet engines. The B1 engine was so loud it made me nauseous and gave me the runs-it rumbled my insides so hard I could barely breathe. I was wearing ear plugs AND ear muffs, and my ears were ringing for days. Here’s the kicker-the test was for a SINGLE engine. It was glorious.

[@keirfarnum6811]

That’s CRAZY!

[@davefoord1259]

Forget the right to peace and quiet, what about my right to fun and noise

[@TheCureThatKillz]

I lived in Derby Kansas where most of the B1’s are stationed (or at least used to be 20 yrs ago) and they would take off all the time and even from far away it was absolutely incredible at how loud those things were. It’s so wild.

[@AzimuthAviation]

I was a B-1b specialist flight supervisor at Dyess AFB with escort privileges in the 80s. If one of the troop's family came on base to visit, I'd try to accomodate a "25 cent tour" of the flightline and take them to the hammerhead to experience an aircraft launch. It was like standing 200' from the Space Shuttle with the heat and sound energy that literally made your eyeballs shake in your skull. I never took their quarters but the smiles saying thank you were good enough.

[@highdesertutah]

I was on a houseboat on Lake Powell when one of these flew over at somewhat low altitude. Withe the echo’s off the canyon walls you would have thought the world was ending.

[@theflanman1986]

A B1B flew over the LA county fair in 2003 and our high school was very close to the fairgrounds. No one knew what the sound was but sure enough the pilots did a loud and low pass and the sound was deafening throughout the whole valley…it was incredible. The Lancer is my favorite bomber I love the look of this beautiful monster.

[@kaylzshter6153]

It's so damned cool! hahaha

[@MissilePhD]

Ever heard 4-5 f16 thunder birds flying it's the only thing I can even describe it n its still not quite the same it's a unique sounding ac

[@MrZeke701]

It is a great aircraft I know what you say about the loud and low pass.

[@RobertGraziose]

I saw a B1 at an air show. They are alot bigger than I thought, and your right, loud as hell. They are gone now.right?

[@jimjohnson2190]

Me to

[@bertpeters1866]

As one of the seven "OG" B-1B crew chiefs, I really appreciate this video. Very well done! I had the honor of being assigned to the first operational B-1B. It's a truly amazing aircraft, and I'm so happy that it is still in service. Miss those days, and miss the outstanding men I served alongside.

[@PilotPhotog]

My hats off to you sir, thank you for your service and your compliment - from someone who worked on this incredible airframe - is the very best kind I can receive. I'm just a private pilot and history/aviation buff - thanks again!

[@johnschaefer2238]

Hey Crew Chief the B-1 is the best looking aircraft we have. Had it been placed in production the XB-70 would have been the most beautiful but it was cancelled. In my opinion beauty contestant number 3 is Convair’s B-58 Hustler!

[@FindanDandy]

Bombers are so 20th century. Missiles are the way forward not an overweight, overpriced delivery system.

[@bertpeters1866]

@@FindanDandy that's fine. I'd rather have something manned, as mistakes do happen. And with the condition of the current resident of the big house in DC I want someone that can function well enough to stand trial making the final decision about deployment of weapons.

[@RobertCunningham-pf9tg]

@@bertpeters1866 Spot on my friend !!

[@MASTER3RDEYE]

Hired on at Rockwell Oct 1983 at Palmdale Air Force plant 42. Did field rep at Ellsworth, Dyess, and Grand Forks AFB all SAC bases at time. Worked on all 100 B models. Most notably the thermonuclear flash shields. Several aluminum panels that cover the windshield, each fitted with an automatic darkening glass similar to high end welder’s hood. Worked post production bird strike, over wing fairing fire detection/suppression and chafe and flare retrofits. Transferred to Space Division worked on Space Shuttle Endeavour. Installed main engine gimbals, and crew compartment fire detection/suppression systems. Laid-off in 1994. My six and last lay-off. 1995, transitioned to California Department of Corrections as a correctional officer until retirement 2009. Thank you President Reagan, because of you, I met my wife of 32 years. What an adventure. How time flies.

[@maxisp1000]

I was on 14 when B-1b SN17 was delivered. It was taking off right over me on way to Dyess. It banked 360, hit the burners and swept the wings. and BANG, it was gone like Star Trek. The news was full of stories saying it didn't work at the time.

[@SCFoster]

Did an interview at the Palmdale plant in 1985 for a flight test position. Decided to go with Boeing as I was skeptical that the 200 airframes would be built. Turned out I was right. Did a short maintenance hop which was a hoot. Was like renting a new Ferrari after flying in the old B-52 over at NASA Dryden. I left the aviation field due to the high risk of layoffs, so I get your experiences.

[@joshm8754]

Wow. You have had an amazing life. If we lead multiple lives, I hope one of mine is that cool.

[@dalenulik5622]

@@SCFoster correct. My father was at Cessna, Lear, Boeing, and Douglas advised not to be in Aerospace as we starved every other year when he was Laided off between budget cycles. I was lucky. Was Equipment Designer for 17 years until Boeing decided Other companies building it's components was to be? Transferred to B52 support and 3 years later on just past my 55 year birthday. They canned me. Businesses?

[@Davivd2]

When I was a kid my neighbor worked for Rockwell building B-1's. IDK what she did exactly. I think it was classified. But I know what you mean about the layoffs. She was always worried about being laid off. Especially when there was an accident where a B-1 either crashed or emergency landed because the engine fell off. Did you ever have any experiences with the engines falling off of the external mounts?

[@LeviBulger]

I yhink the B-1 is still one of the best looking planes of all time. It just looks the business, especially with full afterburners going out of those 4 monster engines. Menacing, intimidating yet so elegant.

[@jameslopez5652]

Man you freaking said it brother. So well put.

[@theaudiophileshow4410]

Amen brother. I thought I was practically alone in my love for this beauty and beast. I spent hours gawking at the photos of these as a kid in my dad's military vehicle books

[@spartancrown]

100% one of the best looking planes out there.

[@mattbennett2375]

I couldn't agree more. Pure sex, murder and mystique .

[@byronharano2391]

​​@@mattbennett2375Murder is the reason this weapon system exists. To send the enemies of The United States of America into oblivion without haste or prejudice! The B1 Lancer supersonic transcontinental heavy bomber. The BIG Stick of our United States Air Force. 🇺🇸

[@David-zv6oy]

The B1 is the most beautiful and graceful bomber ever created by any nation anywhere. I am proud to say I have met and know not one, but two retired B One pilots from the Air Force base in South Dakota.

[@paulthomson9014]

Nah sorry but the most beautiful graceful bomber was and always will be the avro vulcan .

[@David-zv6oy]

@@paulthomson9014 The Vulcan is, or was a graceful and beautiful aircraft. The Vulcan was an engineering masterpiece that was ahead of its time. Love that plane. Best BRITISH bomber of all time. But, I like the B One better. The contemporary B58 to the Vulcan, while faster was not nearly as good looking.

[@ziam8558]

TU 160 It is similar in appearance to the American B-1 Lancer but is an entirely different class of aircraft, being a stand-off missile platform. The Tu-160 is also significantly larger and faster than the B-1B and has a greater combat range. It is also the largest variable-sweep combat aircraft ever built

[@David-zv6oy]

@@ziam8558 Saying that the Blackjack is a very similar aircraft to the B1 is almost like saying the TU4 was similar to the B29. Communist countries are not good for much, but they can steal your intellectual property and make copies of your work pretty well. The TU 160 is not an exact copy of the original B1 but it is close. The b1 nose, cockpit and front fuselage are much more flowing and better looking. I am sure that anything electronic in the B1 is far better as well.

[@johnpatz8395]

It looks like it’s designers were in love with the F/B-111 and thought “let’s make a new version, but BIGGER!”

[@peaches8829]

I was a TACP/JTAC in Afghanistan in ‘09. Easily quarter of my strikes were B1, half were OH58 the last quarter mix of other platforms.

[@jmjones7897]

Man, we need those Kiowas. Need them both. No replacement for on time delivery

[@jmjones7897]

Thank you.

[@Bacongrease00]

AFSOC?

[@rhoefelmeyer]

@@Bacongrease00 AF Special Operations Command

[@Bacongrease00]

@@rhoefelmeyer JDAM?

[@newman977]

I've been fortunate enough to witness two B-1Bs take off in full afterburner, not 200m away from where I was. It was a once-in-a-lifetime and lasting experience...not to mention the other 100+ military aircraft that took off from the same runway in the span of an hour. Wow...just WOW.

[@theflanman1986]

Wow that sounds like an incredible experience I’ve only witnessed a low and fast fly by by the Lancer once…the sound was deafening and it was a memorable experience for sure. I’m jealous of your experience id love to witness that spectacle.

[@neilfox3208]

Smells like Minot😊

[@superskullmaster]

Sounds like Al Udied, yeah I was there in 2005 and 2008(also saw the B-1 exploding).

[@newman977]

@@superskullmaster it was Maple Flag at the RCAF base at Cold Lake.

[@superskullmaster]

@@newman977 nice. I was GSE (or AGE as we call it in the AF) so i got to roam the flightline at Al Udied and I would sometimes sit at this little weather station right beside the runway when planes took off.

[@USViper]

I was stationed at DMAFB, LAFB, and KAFB in my career and I have heard this monster take off multiple times. Setting off car alarms as it goes. Loudest jet I have ever witnessed.

[@HEATER_]

100% I was at Edwards AFB

[@StevenDobbs-c6b]

I worked in the Rockwell Structural Dynamics engineering group on the B-1A (and later on the B-1B) after graduating Cal Poly Pomona Aerospace Engineering, starting at Rockwell in April 1971. Your video brings back many memories, and you did a wonderful job summarizing the B-1A/B political history and differences between the A and B models. Another important aspect was how the B-1B was able to be immediately re-started under President Reagan. Our Rockwell president, Bastion (Buzz) Hello predicted that President Carter was a only a one-term president, and the B-1 would be restarted under his replacement. So when Pres. Carter cancelled the B-1A, Buzz farmed out all of us core engineers and technicians as "job-shoppers" to other companies all over the world (I was assigned to Canadair in Canada to work on the CL-600 Business Jet flutter design and FAA certification, for example) until Reagan was elected and restarted the program as the B-1B. Also, your video showed a close-up inside of one of the bomb bays. On the bomb bay bulkhead you show a "fly-swatter" type grid panel that I worked on. This was actually a perforated spoiler that deployed straight down when the bomb bay doors were opened (killed the stealth", but was necessary!). These 3 spoilers (one for each bay) was later added during flight test development phase of the B-1A. When the bay doors opened, the grid panel was lowered into the air flow to break-up a standing acoustic sound wave in the bomb bat cavity that was causing excessive door vibrations that would have fatigued the doors to structural failure. I also appreciated your description of the SMCS (that I also worked on) to smooth out vibrations during the low level penetration mission segment in gusty environments. This reduced pilot fatigue and improved pilot flight control.

[@johnreynolds1527]

@StevenDobbs-c6b Excellent Steve!! I Still Think the B1R would Be a Great option for "Air to Air " If Needed. 💯

[@Demane69]

Saw one of these at an air show. I've not heard anything louder in my life. It's another level. It shakes your body to it's core. The ground rumbles like multiple trains are going by.

[@trmpgod9976]

YEP, ME TOO AT LUKE DAYS, LUKE AFB AZ

[@thatgut2375]

My grandpa was inspector for the B1-B project and it was the first plane I ever got to see get the supersonic skirt at an air show at Edwards Air Force Base. The Bone still remains my favorite plane to date, and it's so amazing to watch fly

[@CmdrEmbryo]

Great vid! The B1 is one of my favourite aeroplanes, such a beautiful aircraft.

[@keirfarnum6811]

The correct word is “sexy!”

[@ljprep6250]

Beautiful, sexy as hell, and packs a real wallop, while setting off every car alarm for miles just taking OFF. (evil grin)

[@vivalasvegas702]

It would be amazing to see a brand new redesign for this bomber, just like how the air force went from B2 to B21.

[@bigups43]

What would it be called? The B12? 🤓

[@happylittletree1727]

The B-1R

[@BouncingZeus]

It was not picked but I hope they change their minds.@@happylittletree1727

[@Kevin-bl6lg]

The B2 to B21 was only possible based on the old existing German studies and plans. No such program exists beyond the B1.

[@macmaccourt]

An Absolutely ROCKING aircraft! In 2002 at the IRL 200 in Kansas City, they had a BONE low flyover before the start of the race. The organizers goofed and the report only bright flash fireworks did not go off when they wanted them to, so the BONE flew around for a second pass and you talk about a low flyover! The fireworks went off that time and WOW I couldn't care less about the race after that!! LOVE the B1 Lancer!

[@nednobody3253]

I drove longhaul in the 80s & 90s and I was at a truck stop at a place called Box Elder South Dakota which is right on the immediate flight path for Ellsworth AFB, I was taking a nap in the bunk and one of these was taking off extreemly low level right over my truck. You can't imagine how loud it was and how much pressure was produced getting that heavyweight into the sky. It literally rocked my 80,000 lb tractor trailer. Beautiful plane truly one of a kind.

[@PilotPhotog]

To be able to rock an 80,000 lb rig really puts it into perspective - thanks for commenting and truck drivers bring us every product we touch, thank you for driving the long haul.

[@catfish3489]

Buddy. Let me tell you congratulations on slipping that B-1R joke in at the end and absolutely no one saying a thing about it. Very much enjoyed that one

[@SuperNova-43]

Love it! I live in Louisville KY. The bone is attending our Derby airshow. Downtown Louisville and 4 afterburners down the river! Good times.

[@pyrox5oh2]

Also, a Louisville native. Used to attend the airshow every year. I've seen a lot of our countries military aircraft. My mom knew someone in the air national guard, and I got to go in the hanger and see the F-117 Nighthawk. But the Bone doing an afterburner pass down the river was the most glorious thing I've ever heard!

[@joemoore4027]

" If the wings don't swing it ain't no thing ". ( I built F-14's for Grumman Aerospace for 15 years ). One beautiful aircraft in aviation history. Thanks for the video !

[@PilotPhotog]

Glad you enjoyed it and I can only imagine how awesome it must have been to work at Bethpage - thank you for your contributions to a legendary airframe!

[@joemoore4027]

Thank you for your kind comment ! It was a great honor watching an Tomcat you built fly for the first time, it was truly one of histories greatest fighters.@@PilotPhotog

[@PilotPhotog]

@@joemoore4027the greatest compliment I can receive on my videos are from individuals such as yourself who worked on, built, designed, or flew these incredible aircraft. I did a "what if" video on the future versions of the Tomcat, in case you missed it here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpfbh6Gbmrusga8si=2JOnLPS_jSiUW1fz

[@jamesholden5664]

Swing wing planes have a lot of problems always have always will way more complex engineering and very high maintenance.

[@HuntingTarg]

​@@jamesholden5664 While this is true, swing-wing designs were able to overcome design hurdles to expanding an aircraft's performance envelope before computer-controlled stabilization (as with the F-16) and thrust vectoring (as with the Harrier, Supermarine Harrier, F-22, and F-35) were introduced. I still think it's one of the coolest design innovations in the first century of heavier-than-air flight.

[@douglaseuritt3919]

We live in the Black Hills and these are overhead often due to our proximity to Ellsworth. They are LOUD. Still one of the most aesthetically pleasing aviation designs of all time.

[@jamesholden5664]

How often. Most of them can't get off the ground. Only a few of them are flying.

[@stephenwallace9597]

While in the navy working an airshow a B-1 did an unexpected low pass at full afterburn. It rocked the whole area and to this day is the most impressive aviation memory i have, and i have seen everything in service outside of the B-2

[@miamijules2149]

I’ve seen two B1-B’s perform a dual take off from Miami International Airport - taking off eastbound over the city and slowly turning north. I was on 836 eastbound about to jump on I-95 N (that highway is way up there…. Above rooftop level of most buildings around) so I had one helluva view. Truly amazing. Something I will never forget. The Bone is most favorite bomber so it was a treat for sure. Edit: Did he say the R stands for regional? R stands for reconnaissance.

[@sarahmerkel5349]

Thank you so much for this awesome video! I first fell in love with the B-1 when my boyfriend took me to the Wings over the Rockies Museum in Denver Colorado. I first saw the front of the aircraft and then found the backend and was in aww of how HUGE it truly was! Now every chance I can learn about it I love it! Again THANK YOU!

[@PilotPhotog]

It is an amazing aircraft indeed, glad you enjoyed it!

[@dennis1954]

About 30 years ago I was driving on Rt93 in Nevada and was passed by a low and really slow B1. There were other planes flanking but I just was in awe and didn’t bother to ID them. I was driving 70mph southbound and the planes took a turn under the mountain tops and disappeared. That was the highlight of that trip.

[@dponzi56]

I was at an air show about 10 or 12 years ago, and one of these flew right over our heads. It was like being in the middle of an earthquake. It was insanely loud and the ground shook. it sounded like every cars alarm went off in the parking lot. It was one of the coolest things I ever witnessed.

[@aymonfoxc1442]

You made some very insightful, yet often overlooked points. Well done, this was a great video.

[@TheRedSWO]

I got to sit in Symphony of Destruction, the aircraft in the thumbnail and some of the animations, back in 2008. I was stationed at Ellsworth and working for the Bones was the best assignment of my career!

[@milspec_tube]

Here at Nellis AFB we have a few B-1's. When they take off, the entire base shakes and sets of every single car alarm. The noise and power of this plane is incredible almost like the Falcon Heavy rocket. At night, the flames from the engine make it look like a spacecraft taking off.

[@jimmienorton2571]

Absolutely the best bomber ever built!! Thanks for another fabulous video

[@willymac5036]

The B-1B Lancer is a devastatingly beautiful aircraft.

[@CanOfJelly]

As a B-1B Aircraft Commander, I had the distinct honor and pleasure of flying this amazing jet in OEF/OIF. I served as both a Naval Aviator and Air Force Pilot for over 21 years. The Bone was indeed the highlight of my career. Good times!

[@AbuBawa-sw1ut]

War of aggressions are the highlight of your miserable career

[@chadmcmullen4064]

I was in a summer lacrosse camp at the US Air Force Academy in 1990 when a B-1B did a low pass over the athletic practice fields. Unexpected by us, it was deafening, terrifying, and glorious - all at once.

[@timbaskett6299]

Watching these videos reminds me of how many memories of mine revolve around aviation. Three examples, a speech I gave in high school on the B-2 and passed public speech class, and when I was a kid, we went to an air show at Gowen Field that featured a demo flight with the "B-one". My mom said she liked it because it was loud. The announcer said the B-1 was leaving to do a fly over at Portland, Oregon (Gowen Fieldis in Boise, ID) , and would be back shortly, and it was about an hour later. The B-52 made an appearance over a cross country meet that I was at in Vale Oregon (although I'm sure that was a "happy accident")😂

[@bravedirtyhawk5912]

One thing that’s not often talked about with the B-1 is its maneuverability. The last Air Show I attended many years ago a pilot was doing maneuvers with the B-1 that I only ever thought possible with a Fighter … everybody left the air show talking about it.

[@VeteranSteve]

You darn right you better fear the BONE ! ! USAF VETERAN here.

[@knoxx5553]

A B1 saved my Dad's life during deployment. For that, this is my favorite plane above them all.

[@choppythechimp1567]

The SR-71 is the most beautiful plane ever built. The B-1B is the most beautiful and terrifying plane ever built.

[@AbuBawa-sw1ut]

@@choppythechimp1567 in the US

[@WayneWatson1]

You failed to mention it also included the TFR that was in the F-111s that allowed it to fly under enemy radar at very low altitude. A MAJOR benefit to making it successful. Hard mode on the B1 was like being in a jeep @500mph

[@shenmisheshou7002]

And yet it was _never once used that way in actual combat_ , and now it is no longer certified for that flight regime. Should have never been built. Congress and the Pentagon were actually against, and NATO wanted the US to use the money to build more cruise missiles, but Rockwell promised a bunch of congressmen that were up for re-election that they would build parts for the B1B in their district.

[@Sunflowercowboy]

One flew over my workplace recently. The noise and the way it yellows out the sky is just incredible.

[@ground_news]

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[@JSFGuy]

News release, they had one crash upon landing yesterday evening. 85-085 was the serial number.

[@PilotPhotog]

Did not realize that - I hope the crew is OK

[@hunterhalo2]

Crew is OK@@PilotPhotog

[@JSFGuy]

@@PilotPhotog Yes, they plowed into the ground at a landing angle so there's no way that you crash during landing in very low visibility and then get to react by ejecting unless they did it and they just landed looks like in the soil next to the runway. Sounds like one of the crew members wasn't exactly ready and has back injury. This is why another reason to not have a capsule better to have seats because they can get out of any 0 0 situation.

[@davidrobertson5700]

@@JSFGuy ploughed ?

[@JSFGuy]

@@davidrobertson5700 Yes landed in the dirt..

[@mikerage1011]

The Bone is such a beautiful plane on top of being such a capable plane. Also don't forget about the B-21 Raider

[@jarrettdossey7300]

Watching the B-1 come and go around Abilene never gets old.

[@davidponseigo8811]

My father was part of the original B1-B project in the early 60's when he was US Air Force attached to the Defense Atomic Support Agency and the Special Weapons Project. Also my uncle was General Payton Cole who was part of the project in the 80's .

[@scott3221]

The B-52 is my favorite bomber. I honestly think in my opinion, the B-52 is our best bomber, just my opinion. But this B-1 Lancer is a BEAST. It packs a serious punch, I'm glad it's in the USAF arsenal.

[@jeffreydeeds9225]

I worked at an air force base that had frequent B1B activity. Every time one would take off, hundreds of car alarms would be sounding off in the parking lots. It's louder than the Concorde, and it makes your body rumble if you are within a mile of the runway. It's an awesome spectacle to witness one taking off.

[@PanioloBee]

I live outside of Dyess AFB and see these beautiful planes flying everyday. Unfortunately, the war on terror has ran the B-1 into the ground. They’re requiring a lot of man hours to just get in to the air. Their maintenance requirements are more costly than the B-52. We’re hoping we will receive the B-21 that is suppose to replace the B-1. I believe the bomber force will be made up of B-21, B-1, and B-52 for awhile. Especially with the situation with China.

[@michaelhilborn4204]

Probably true. But a low-level, very fast penetrator that packs a big punch might be a nice ace in the hole to keep the bad guys guessing.

[@blkjet117]

The Bone had maintenance issues before 9-11. It is complex, and has spare part issues, as well as poor radar and avionics system troubleshooting issues, as well as manning shortfalls which create a huge repair backlog problems.

[@michaelhilborn4204]

@@blkjet117 But I bet it's fun to fly.

[@PanioloBee]

I live in View. They fly over our house a lot.

[@francissteger1636]

Really? They just used B-1 lancers other day against targets in Syria and Iraq! They flew all the way from US to there targets and back unscathed

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Nothing can replace Grandpa Buff. The B-52 will fly forever.

[@bertg.6056]

An outstanding presentation of an outstanding aircraft. Thanks !

[@PilotPhotog]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maarek71]

This was an impressive aircraft. I was fortunate enough to be in the Air Force not long before it was retired. Due to my job I got to talk with some pilots of these craft. I remember just walking around the planes on the flight line and admiring them. The only thing that ever upstaged that was when I was allowed in a restricted hanger to look closely at an F-117 stealth fighter. It was so much smaller than I expected. A truly memorable experience.

[@Kulumuli]

The US has 4 B-1B's stationed permanently in Norway (Ørland I think) since 2021. So there's an increased USAF presence in Norway now. The SR-71's also flew from Norway several times in its day.

[@tubeit365]

Thank you for this informative channel!

[@wernerdanler2742]

I lived close to Nellis AFB for several years. If I remember right, their runway is 19. A good part of the year the prevailing wind is from the south here in Vegas. In order to avoid McCarren air space, the Nellis traffic has to make close to a 180 to the north right after takeoff. Right over my house. The B1 is much louder even than the B52. It's ear splitting! I'd see the B2 on rare occasions. You can't hear them until they are well past you.

[@matchrocket1702]

I had the pleasure to witness a B-1 Lancer at an airshow. You felt its sound more than simply hearing it.

[@kaylzshter6153]

I love this airplane to freaking much... and *yes* as a child I always thought of this as the F-14's big sister. It just looks so GOOD!

[@davidwbybee3450]

Excellent video full of facts details and a pure pleasure to watch. I am a pilot I have been for 43 years and I absolutely love the history that was presented the ups and downs of the finances through the presidencies and I just think this would be a great educational video for anybody interested in military aircraft. Great job!

[@hunterhalo2]

Odd timing with the one that the crew had to punch out of last night. Crew is ok, total hull loss.

[@kaylzshter6153]

That's terrible! This is the first I've heard of that, will have to look into it. It's great to hear the crew is safe

[@Drobert882]

For as long as they've been in the air they have an exalent record only 2 lost as far as I know

[@vampiro4236]

@@Drobert882 Yup! Sounds like the were trying land in some really gnarly weather and things went awry.

[@MrSumGuns]

F117 is a bomber also. The Air Force designated it a Fighter because it was being developed at the same time as the B2 and Congress would of cut funds if it was labeled a bomber. Great video!

[@josephsmith6777]

We are all waiting on the R version

[@RetFire5101]

Was quail hunting in West Texas and had two fly over less than 500' above me. By the time I heard the roar, the planes were just a speck in the distance. I hit the deck thinking the world was coming to an end!!! Impressive.

[@Foxtrot_UniformCharlieKilo]

I love the B1. But you gotta admit it can be fairly expensive at times, and the swing wing is hell to maintain.

[@jessicamerriman2336]

I worked access control force protection at TAFB. My post was the North end of main runway maybe 300 yards. I hated recertification days. They were incredibly noisy, and it vibrated such an area, that I went to housing with my bones literally hurting. Saw two come in with full hydraulic failure. Fluid everywhere. I still love the Bone! Its loud though.

[@kylemoffat1258]

A beautiful warplane!

[@robertholle5599]

Whitesnake, Rock me til I'm bad, To the bone ! Thanks for the deep-dive into this capable amazing plane.

[@Neeboopsh]

i saw a b1-b do a very high subsonic very low altitude flyby for an airshow. i was not at the air show, i was on the roof of the building i worked at, right in the approach path. you could hear the air scream around it seemingly before you heard the engine noise. seemingly. it didnt go supersonic that low of course. but it seemed like i was 100 feet away, at the closest, but that is also distorted from perception. must have been higher. it is very large. it was just so crazy to see it coming right at us, then fly by so close then to the airshow very close by.

[@jameson1239]

It doesn’t go supersonic because it’s not allowed to go supersonic during peacetime over anywhere people live it probably could go supersonic on the deck if it needed to

[@Neeboopsh]

@@jameson1239yeah, and certainly not at sub 1k feet for a flyby.

[@marvinjohnson2488]

I saw one of these while I was in Egypt for the last REFORGER operation. The sound of the engines was awesome.

[@jpasby779]

feeling the ground shack when 1 of these take off is so impressive. it feels like an earthquake.

[@s.4760]

I've always loved the B-1. For years, no one talked about this aircraft. I believe this machine was and is still the best kept secret in plain sight !

[@87GNX]

2 Lancers were the fly over for the Indy500 a few years ago and they absolutely shook the hell out of the Grandstands an your insides, it was amazing. The B1-B Lancer is my absolute favorite Bomber.

[@kaylzshter6153]

This was a fantastic video! You have compiled some great footage, and your attention to detail and storytelling are top notch, as ever! I think I want to look into the B1 not being able to carry nuclear weapons. I basically just realized that I don't really understand what makes an aerial platform nuclear capable or not. I guess I figured that if it can carry a gravity bomb or a cruise missile, then it should 'technically' be able to carry a nuke, with little to no modifications. We know that nuclear weapons have been miniaturized long ago. Thus, I would think that despite the measures taken to 'denuclearize' a bomber, today it should be relatively 'easy' to build a nuclear device that mimics the size, shape, and delivery method of the conventional ordnance that the bomber *can* carry.

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you, and I am actually working on a video right now about the incident involving a B-1 yesterday. Regarding nuclear capable: I imagine it has to do with the launch authorization systems that would need to be installed.

[@scurra1163]

Since only the president can authorize nuclear weapons release, there is coding equipment installed in the aircraft that requires the Acft Commander to validate the order. Removal of the wiring and support equipment for these systems would disable it's ability to carry nukes. It can still carry the physical bombs/missiles, but has no way to arm them without reinstalling the equipment. I was a B-1B Crew Chief(mechanic, basically) in the early '90s, we had to install the equipment every couple of years for Nuclear Surety inspections.

[@PilotPhotog]

@@scurra1163 thank you for sharing and thank you for your service!

[@kaylzshter6153]

I can't thank you enough for your insight and reply! That makes a whole lot of sense to me now. I didn't even consider some sort of hardware and/or software combinations that rely on a centralized authorization procedure for the devices to even function properly. We have those safeguards with the rest of the nuclear deterrence system, so it makes sense. I wonder how long our strategic bombers have utilized these fail safes. I think back to the stories I heard about SAC basically constantly keeping nuclear armed bombers flying 24/7 back in the crazy old days, long before I was born. It makes me wonder how hard it would have been for a rogue flight crew to suddenly give the entire world a really bad day. In any case, when you were working on the Bone, I was a little girl dreaming of how cool you guys all were. Some of my earliest memories are of watching Desert Storm play out on TV, and of watching the few programs that featured military tech with my dad, specifically aviation programs, back then. I thank you for your service, and I am envious that you did such a cool job! One of the few regrets I hold is not joining the service after college, I still plan to learn to fly at the very least, for sure not too old for that! Anyway sorry for the tangent, this community is awesome!

[@kaylzshter6153]

@@PilotPhotog According to @scurra1163 you are entirely correct! Thanks for the reply, and sorry for the paragraphs! I look forward to your coverage of the sad incident that happened yesterday.

[@markdeckard7651]

Offroading in the Nevada desert 2006, a loud distant rumble began rising, spooky because the frequency was unrecognizable and hit the flight or flight part of the brain. Suddenly one of these came over the east mountains with the wings swung out, and my whole body was frozen, I remember being aware of not being able to move my limbs. The silhouette of this thing abruptly appearing put my friend and I into a kind of shock but we were fine. Imagine the feeling of looking down from a 100 story building with three inches of your shoes over the edge, and multiply that by ten. It's an absolute monster.

[@kempmt1]

I still believe the Russian Tu-160 was copied from the B-1

[@jamjardj1974]

@@kempmt1 Of course it was.

[@notsam498]

What a poor approximation it is.

[@philippedefechereux8740]

Superb historical documentary and highly relevant to today's developments. I now understand why 'the Bone" was used to hit the Houthis. Bravo!

[@christopherhill9599]

The bones original top speed was recorded at mach 2.2, but due to the massive fuel consumption, and better air, to air refueling schedules, it was governed to Mach 1.2. All the old stats from the earlier days of production had the top speed listed at 2.2

[@dukeford]

The top speed was lower in the production aircraft due to the fixed inlets, which reduced the cost.

[@fustigate314159]

@13:27 I don't think the external hard points (seen @1:03) are used anymore, except for the one the Sniper targeting pod hangs off of.

[@thesaneparty4079]

I was driving back from Colorado to Dallas somewhere in the panhandle of Texas by myself on a stretch of road so flat I could see for miles ahead and behind. I saw a black dot on the horizon in front of me and in a few seconds I realized it was a black B-1 coming straight at me so low it shook my SUV when it went over. I knew exactly what it was as I was an air-force brat and built a model of one as a kid. It scared the shit out of me, and I'm sure a pilot was getting a kick out of it. I have no idea to this day why one would be out there. edit- I see in the comments that Dyess Airforce Base is in the region with B1s. I would have been well northwest of Abilene about 10 years ago, so that solves the mystery. Why they were strafing civilians on a desolate highway is a different question.

[@kevinkerlin5603]

Yes they where at Dyess AFB.

[@appaloosa42]

Good substitute in a landscape devoid of control towers ?

[@ST5S5]

The B1 is one of my favorite planes ever. It looks amazing and with 4 afterburners glowing it’s unreal

[@EltonDjony]

This plane looks amazing and one of the reasons its one of my fav its bc this bomber looks like a upscale version of an fighter jet!👌

[@joeltoppen]

My favorite bomber. We used to watch these do touch-and-goes at Ellsworth when I lived in SD. Nowadays, it is my understanding that the AF no longer permits the BONE to fly certain profiles in order to reduce stress on aging airframes. Don't think they high-speed fly terrain-following profiles anymore.

[@loopba]

Bone just devastated Iran

[@AryanDiablo]

Iran proxies in Syria and Iraq from what I heard. 7 targets all together. I also heard they took off from US, flew all the way over there, bombed the targets and flew right back lol what a badass aircraft!

[@jamesholden5664]

No bombs were dropped in Iran

[@jonniiinferno9098]

the BONE has always been a baddazz - thanks for showing this badazz bomber some love on your channel !!

[@Aperson156]

I like to think of it as a spiritual successor to the B-58 Hustler.

[@Aperson156]

@JackNiles-hc8yz it was originally planned to be a replacement for both the B-58 and the B-52. How does that not qualify as a spiritual successor?

[@Aperson156]

@JackNiles-hc8yz you don't quite understand what "spiritual successor" means, do ya?

[@Aperson156]

@JackNiles-hc8yz It's ok bud. I know the English language can be hard to grasp, I won't hold it against you. Here's the definition: "A spiritual successor is a product that is similar to, or directly inspired by, another previous product or work, but does not explicitly continue the product line" The similar design cues, especially along the dorsal surfaces, in addition to the B-1's originally conceived mission, and your admission of the B-58's influence on said mission, does more than qualify it as a spiritual successor by any reasonable definition of the phrase. You've failed to offer a compelling reason as to why it isn't a spiritual successor, especially as originally conceived, and you're just arguing for the sake of arguing. You seem like the type who needs the validation of having the last word on a KZbin comment originally posted 8 months ago, I will let you have it and not reply to your next inane comment.

[@Aperson156]

@JackNiles-hc8yz The B-1 replaced the FB-111 in the strategic role that the Hustler filled because the Aardvark failed to satisfy the USAF's range requirements. The FB-111 was re-tasked with a tactical role. "A spiritual successor is a product that is similar to, or directly inspired by, another previous product but does not explicitly continue the product line." You've already mentioned the direct inspiration the Hustler had on the Lancer, and it has served in the role that the Hustler filled for far longer than the FB-111 did. The lines of the plane, especially along the dorsal surfaces, also offer more than just a passing resemblance. It's a spiritual successor.

[@Aperson156]

@JackNiles-hc8yz You seem to still be struggling with concept of a spiritual successor and just arguing for the sake of arguing. You've failed to adequately explain why the B-1 would not be considered a spiritual successor to the B-58 and the introduction of the FB-111 into the discussion is a bit of a red herring. The Lancer not being the direct replacement for the Hustler has no bearing on whether or not it is a spiritual successor. I'm sure you'll reply again because you need the validation of the last word in a KZbin comment section, so here's your chance, big guy.

[@Barncatfish]

My god, the lines and proportions of that thing are perfect.

[@ssmokinu]

There I was, fob Andar Afghanistan 2013, we where turning our base over to the ANA just a few of us left behind, almost all of our assets where gone already pop shots from random directions tensions where high, then a B1 does a show of force full afterburner 50 feet off the deck! It was awesome! The pop shots from the area stopped and we were able to get out of there with no issues after that.

[@trevorphilips9933]

0:18 Nah, the B-1 is more like an upsized F-111, not an F-14.

[@StephenWest-t2v]

That's why he said big brother.

[@YuunaAndCuddles]

Love how you shown the sponsor. Media outlets here in the Philippines have different renditions of the news.

[@MTStingray]

One correction: The B-1 was not meant to replace the B-58 as a better low-altitude alternative. It was introduced as the B-1A, and was meant to do the same task as the XB-70 (before it was canceled, of course): High-altitude, supersonic bomb runs. The advent of more advanced anti-air weaponry (and the downing of the U-2) convinced them to retrofit the B-1A to be more efficient for low-altitude penetration strikes and created the B-1B. All of the other problems with the B-1A, like costs, of course added to the need for change. But really the main dealbreaker was the change in the battlefield.

[@IamMorpheaus]

Saw one of these at CFB Cold Lake ... Not the quietest bird but sooooo cool.

[@MrCateagle]

The F101 is not only the basis of the F110, but also the F118 used in the B-2A and the U-2S.

[@PilotPhotog]

Excellent point and thanks for commenting!

[@jmldreamer]

One of my all time favorite! Just saw one at the airshow !

[@jmanj3917]

1:00 And it saved our bacon in Afghanistan...on one long, bad night in particular

[@martindice5424]

Great ship. However, the maintenance costs are a nightmare - as with all swingers. BoneR was a great concept - but the US really has to get in the game with long range AAMs. They’re in the pipe but we smug gits on the other side of the pond already deploy Meteor. Which is rather nice.

[@JSFGuy]

We are looking at it right here right now.

[@PilotPhotog]

Awesome, thank you!!!

[@TheMoparman94]

I remember standing at the end of the runway at Al Udeid AB as a B-1 flew over my head at full afterburner. Such an incredible experience!

[@ebuw]

We're just gonna gloss right over the B-One-R?

[@graydoncarruth5044]

Check out The Fat Electrician. He covers that part.😁

[@alexgalifianakis6682]

Well done. Very enjoyable.

[@devzeppelin1911]

Enter the bone zone!

[@ljprep6250]

Those beauties have a much more suave name: Lancer. "Bone" is tres gauche.

[@DayTwo-w8n]

I was camping in the South Dakota badlands when a Bone flew close to the ground at 2 AM. I'll never forget it!

[@patrickradcliffe3837]

12:24 when I was stationed at NAWC Point Mugu we had a B-1B come in and do touch and go's. The base quarterdeck started getting calls from a nearby housing development of broken windows from the noise of the of B-1.