Rockwell B-1b: Sac's Last Bomber

By Don Logan

Don Logan's new book covers the complete history of the B-1 Lancer from its inception, through production, and operations with Strategic Air Command. Chapters include: The development and definition of requirements for a new strategic bomber to replace the B-52, from design beginning through contract selection and production of the four B-1A prototypes. Flight testing of the airframe and avionics, weapons integration testing, and follow-on testing of the avionics, weapons and ECM systems. Aircraft types used in support of B-1 research and development, and B-1 flight test. B-1A and B-1B Aircraft and Avionics systems description. B-1 Stores Management System and Weapons certifies for carriage by the B-1B. B-1 Aircraft Maintenance System. Brief history of the wings and squadrons flying the B-1B. Description of the modifications and updates to the aircraft since production.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0887406661
• ISBN13: 9780887406669
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.9" x 11.2"