BOEING NORTH AMERICAN B-1 LANCER - VOLUME 19
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Characteristics
| ISBN-13 | 9781580070126 |
| ISBN-10 | 1-58007-012-4 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Perfect paperback |
| Condition | Like New |
| Author(s) | Steve Pace |
| Publisher | Specialty Press |
| Number of pages | 100 |
| Published date | 1998 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Collection / Series | Warbird Tech Series Volume 19 |
| Size | 21 x 27,5 x 0,8 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • APPAREILS - CONSTRUCTEURS • AVIATION MILITAIRE |
Description
By January 1971, however, the B-1A contract had already been modified—instead of five B-1A prototypes, there would only be three. There was still a lot of enthusiasm within the B-1A program, but this marked the beginning of the end for the B-1A as a production bomber.
Then, in early 1981, Ronald Reagan replaced Jimmy Carter in the White House and the largest peace-time military build-up in US history began. Only the B-52G/H and FB-111A remained in operational service with SAC. But suddenly, the Air Force found itself getting not one but two new bombers. They were the B-1B Lancer, a modernized version of the canceled B-1A, and the Northrop B-2A Spirit stealth bomber.
The B-1B was the result of a significant re-engineering effort to improve its survivability. Although the B-1B is not considered a stealth aircraft, careful tweaking has resulted in an aircraft that is about 100 times less visible to radar than the B-52H. And it is markedly less noticeable than its B-1A predecessor which had a radar cross-section (RCS) of 2.81 square meters.
WARBIRDTECH SERIES is a collection of books dedicated to historical military aircraft, particularly those that had a significant impact during World War II and subsequent conflicts. Each volume focuses on a specific aircraft model, providing an in-depth analysis of its technical features, development, and operational use.
The books in this series are distinguished by their combination of detailed illustrations, rare photographs, and technical drawings, allowing aviation enthusiasts and historians to explore the specifics of each aircraft. In addition to technical aspects, the series also examines the historical and military context in which these planes operated, making each book not only informative but also engaging for readers interested in aviation and military history.
The series is particularly appreciated by collectors, modelers, and aviation enthusiasts for its rigorous research and visually appealing presentation.
