[Lokibob]

"The B-1B Lancer, a heavy bomber originally designed to carry nuclear warheads but shifted in recent years to carry conventional munitions, is one of three kinds of heavy bombers repositioned in recent months during the buildup for a possible U.S.-led war on Iraq."

The B-1 was under considerable fire from congress after the GULF WAR I for not participating.  It was only certified for nuke delivery.  Within 6 months of the end of the war, certification started.

The Lancer is the slickest plane in the AF inventory.  I looks like it is flying 300 MPH while on the ground. 

[bonesmccoy]

I agree.
That bomber is the coolest!
Can deliver ordinance at the site of your choosing and get there faster than the speed of sound.

Glad that Carter didn't kill it.

[kAcknor]

The B-1 was under considerable fire from congress after the GULF WAR I for not participating.  It was only certified for nuke delivery.   

kAcknor Sez:

Another reason the B-1b didn't fly in GW1 was a "minor" engine problem. One of the main bearing rings would wear, and vibration would build up. Had a ship actually LOSE a motor in flight. The darn thing fell off, crew pulled the T-handles but didn't know it was gone until landing!!  

Grounded the fleet for a month while they figured out what caused it.

"tIqIpqu' 'ej nom tIqIp" (Hit them hard and hit them fast.)

Have you checked the *bang_list today?

[WSGilcrest]

I saw my first B-1 at an airshow at Travis AFB several years ago. It was sitting on the flight line about 3miles away. Said, "What kinda fighter is that? Wait a minute, that's a bomber!"

[Aeronaut]

The Lancer is the slickest plane in the AF inventory. I looks like it is flying 300 MPH while on the ground.

It can't carry enough ice to cool a drink, but that shouldn't be a problem in the dessert.