The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a strategic heavy bomber capable of supersonic speeds and agility at lower speeds due to a variable swing wing. The B-1 gets its nickname of The Bone quite simply from its designation of being ‘B-one’. The B-1 was first envisioned by Rockwell in the 1960s to combine the speed of the B-58 Hustler with the range and payload of the B-52 Stratofortress to ultimately replace both. The B-1 had two phases of development. The first, the B-1A, commissioned by Richard Nixon’s administration and was intended to fly faster than mach 2 but the project under Rockwell was cancelled by the Jimmy Carter administration after only four prototypes were produced.
The B-1b was reinstated under the Reagan administration but was to target a higher payload and a lower cruise speed at Mach 1.25 alongside the B-2 Stealth project. The USAF ordered 100 airframes and took delivery of the first of the six blocks in 1985 to the Strategic Air Command. Today the B-1b is maintained by Boeing and operated by the Air National Guard and Global Strike Command. It has been deployed in various theatres in Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq. The B-1 is due to be phased out in 2025 and replaced by the B-21 Skyraider.
KwikFlight has recreated the Bone for Microsoft Flight Simulator with a detail interior and exterior. The team has also implemented a full CFD flight model to bring realistic aerodynamic performance to enhance handling at low and high supersonic speeds which changes dependent on wing sweep position. The systems consist of a brand new TCAS equipped with TA/RA functionality based on real-time aircraft data, fully functional hydraulic and bleed air system, six MFDs and PFD with autopilot and classic navigation suite including VOR,ILS, ADF and TACAN. KwikFlight has also included 16 real and fictional liveries too.
To pick up the Rockwell B-1 ‘Bone’ for MSFS, head to the iniBuilds Store where you can add it to your hangar for £23.99/€28.41/$30.84 Ex.VAT.
Let us know which livery you like best in the comments below.
Features
- CFD flight model injection: Realistic aerodynamic performance using advanced CFD for more immersive flight dynamics.
- Functional CDU with flight planning: Complete flight planning with performance calculations, ETA, and distance tracking.
- Aerodynamical response to wing swept: Wing sweep impacts flight handling and efficiency based on real-time conditions.
- Brand new TCAS with TA/RA: TCAS with Traffic and Resolution Advisories based on real-time aircraft data and ground speed.
- Fully functional Hydraulic and Bleed Air system: Simulated hydraulic and bleed air systems affecting cabin pressure and aircraft performance.
- Simulated electrical system: Accurate electrical system featuring generators, APU, and CSD for realistic power management.
- Supersonic flight capabilities: Supersonic flight capability with responsive handling at high speeds.
- Multi-functional display (MFD): Six MFDs with flight planning, weather radar, and map displays integrated with touch FMS.
- Classic navigation systems: Supports VOR, ILS, ADF, and TACAN for versatile navigation.
- Usable autopilot panel and PFD: Fully functional autopilot with Heading, NAV/GPS, Altitude, and Approach modes.
- Emissive liveries: Dynamic emissive liveries for enhanced visual appeal.
- Swept wing action: Wing sweep mechanics adjusting flight dynamics and visual effects.
