Modelcollect UA72203 1/72 B-1B Lancer Strategic Bomber
Developed from the initial supersonic B-1 variant, the B-1B Lancer has become one of the most impressive aircraft of the United States Air Force with the nickname “B one”. It started with the B-1A and the final B-1B was a significant other variant as it was modified to fly at lower altitudes with a maximum speed at MACH 1. The first B-1B flew in 1983 and entered USAF service in 1986. Originally it was intended to fit the B-1B with cruise missiles. There was a revamp of the “Cold War” with tensions with the then Soviet Union. Europe and the Americans wanted to deploy cruise missiles in Europe as the Soviets were deploying the notorious SS-20 missiles at their sites in West Russia. Fortunately politics changed, the cruise missiles and SS-20’s were not deployed. The Bone was armed with conventional bombs and later with smart bombs. For example, the Bones used smart bombs in the two Gulf wars but also over Afghanistan.
Unassembled plastic model kit in 1/72 scale of a Rockwell B-1 Lancer, a US supersonic strategic bomber introduced in mid 80s and still in service.
Specifications
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Scale: 1/72
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Length: 622mm
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Width: 580mm
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Height: 144mm
