NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The Boeing B - 1 Lancer is the fastest heavy strategic bomber of the U.S. bomber fleet. It was first intended to replace existing high speed, low level heavy bombers.
The original project was canceled due to high costs. However, the project was later resurrected. Development of the aircraft continued and improvements were made to it. Eventually the Series B took to the air on Oct. 18, 1984.
The Boeing B - 1 completed a round the world trip in a total of about 47 hours in 1993. In addition, it holds 43 world records for speed, payload, range and time to climb.
The supersonic bomber can employ shorter runways, fly lower and faster, has double the ordnance capacity, and produces a lower radar signature than larger aircraft. However, the aircraft does consume more fuel while operating at supersonic speeds.
The aircraft were employed in the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, operating out of bases in Guam.
Continuing upgrades include more effective radar, advanced communications systems, and reliability modifications. It is anticipated that upgraded aircraft will remain deployed with the United States Air Force through the year 2025.
Originally a total of 100 Boeing B - 1 Lancer bombers were deployed. To date 67 are still flying. The others were put in storage as a cost savings measure.
Pictured above and immediately below is the rc B - 1 Lancer built by J. Morgan from the Horizon Hobbies Forum. It is built from foam. Power comes from two Mega 16/7/5 motors. The wing span is 46". J. Morgan reports that it flys like a trainer at 70 MPH.
The next two pictures are of the B - 1 Lancer rc scratch built by Jarro Hanneman of RC Groups. It has a wing span of 53” with a length of 48”. Power comes from two Hi Max motors driving 4.75 x 4.75 pusher props.
We received the following email from Jarro Hanneman (jarrodb1b@hotmail.com):
"There are some better photos of my rc airplane in rc groups. RC Airplane kits are ready to sell. Just low on cash right now to make more. They also come with 2 sets of bomb bay doors and working wings. Maybe you'll know where I can find a sponsor. Have a look at you tube under b1bman about 7 videos look for rc B - 1 Lancer #2 and bomb drop. The B - 1 Lancer #2 went in do to a bad voltage regulator. B - 1 Lancer #3 is almost done.
Give me some time I'll send you some good stuff as soon as rc B - 1 Lancer #3 is done. I am trying to set up website so if we can update it later that works. I have changed company name to ALL CARBON FIBER CREATIONS."
At RC Groups turbonut posted a video showing a giant scale B - 1 Lancer with a w/s of 17 feet powered by Jetcat P-180 turbines. A picture from the video is last on this page.
We haven't seen any other rc B - 1 Lancer kits, plans, or ARF's on the market to date. It would appear to make a good flying rc airplane, especially with its wings extended. A rc slope soarer would make an interesting project. If you have built a B - 1 Lancer rc or know of one that should be on this page, please email us with the details, so we can tell everyone about it.
Boeing B - 1
