B1b Lancer Vs Tu-160 Blackjack - Which Is Better
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Published 2023-03-11
First of all, let’s have a look at the history of both aircraft!
B-1 Lancer
The B-1 Lancer is a strategic bomber that was developed by Rockwell International for the United States Air Force. The aircraft was first conceived in the 1970s as a replacement for the aging fleet of B-52 Stratofortress that had been in service since the 1950s.
The B-1 underwent several changes during its development. The original design called for a supersonic bomber that would be able to fly at Mach 2.2, but this was later scaled back to a subsonic design due to budget constraints and concerns about the aircraft's fuel efficiency. The B-1 also faced several setbacks and delays during its development, including the cancellation of the program by President Jimmy Carter in 1977 and its subsequent revival by President Ronald Reagan in 1981.
The B-1 finally entered service with the US Air Force in 1986. It has been used in several conflicts, including Operation Desert Storm in 1991, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. A total of 100 B-1 bombers were built, and the aircraft remains in service today, although it is slated to be retired in the coming years and replaced by the B-21 Raider.
Tu-160
The Tupolev Tu-160, also known as Blackjack, is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing heavy strategic bomber that was developed by the Tupolev Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. It was intended to be a replacement for the Tupolev Tu-95, which had been in service since the 1950s.
The Tu-160 made its first flight in 1981 and entered service with the Soviet military in 1987. It is currently in service with the Russian Air Force. A total of 35 Tu-160 bombers have been built, making it one of the largest fleets of strategic bombers in the world. The Tu-160 has undergone several modernizations and upgrades over the years to improve its capabilities.
The Tu-160 has seen service in several conflicts, including the Russian military intervention in the Syrian Civil War. It has also been used for long-range patrols and training missions, and has set several aviation records, including a record for the longest supersonic flight. The Tu-160 is expected to remain in service with the Russian military for the foreseeable future.
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All Comments (21)
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I don't know where you get your info but the B1 was never designed nor built as a "subsonic" bomber. The coke bottle shape of the aircraft's fuselage is designed specifically for supersonic flight. It in its B1-B model they actually increased it's very low altitude speed to 0.96 mach due to it being used in conjunction with "map of the earth" tech used to fly below radars hugging the ground while hauling ass. But at high altitudes it is still capable of mach 2+. With 60,000+ lbs of payload.
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Meanwhile in reality…the Tu-160 has vastly superior range then the b-1 (without mid-air refueling). The max range of the Tu-160 is above 14,000 kilometers while carrying 6 Kh-55 long range heavy anti-ship missiles. B-1 has a max empty range of 12,000 kilometers without payload, and that includes at least 1 maybe 2 of its bomb bays having fuel bladders installed in them instead of bomb bays.
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Both planes have they goals. Nice work.
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sir, please talk about ASROC missiles belonging to the USA Navy.... what are the advantages and how are they applied... thank you, sir
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What is the "bracket" around the trailing edge of the tires on the front landing gear of the TU-160 there for?
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Soviet military design philosophy was basically “Copy what the Americans did, but make it 25% bigger and 15% faster at the cost of anything at all resembling fuel “efficiency”.
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THe BONE is completely awesome.
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02:36 Is the TU-95 or the Tu-160?
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tu160 is faster longer range more load while the b1 is better in avionics
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It all depends on who you ask. But I am nautral, and would say Tu-160M2 is a much better bomber
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The B1 was not used in Desert Storm. It was placed on nuclear alert while the B52 participated in Desert Storm.
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Plus it has 3 bomb bays 2 with rotary dispensers and the last one with a towed decoy for electronic warfare
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B1b " I have pointy nose " Tu160 " have you seen mine ? " 🤣🤣
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In no way are these 2 aircraft similar in electronics. We have videos of Russian pilots using Garmin off the shelf GPS receivers in the cockpit.
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Cool planes!
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Don’t know really what is better but the b1 kicks ass and takes names just ask any republican guard veteran from the gulf war they surrendered to it after it just flew over them it’s really load and 700 miles an hour at 200 ft are less you don’t get a very good look at it either both are different aircraft engineered differently low altitude interdiction at high speed b1 high altitude high speed would be the other aircraft sitting duck for a2a weapons I would take my chances in the Rockwell aircraft
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Literally different planes with different roles
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In my view in order to compare these two machines logically, you need to set a common denominator namely a common a war theater. I don’t in this discussion one can comprehensively do an informed comparison period 😊
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One is a slicker B-52. The other is a supersonic strategic bomber
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B1B afterburners gave me hearing loss. Lol.
