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A supersonic-capable heavy bomber, stealthier than the [[B-52]] but less so than the [[B-2 Spirit]], the '''B-1 Lancer''' has intercontinental range. Under arms control agreements, it is not equipped to carry nuclear arms.
Operated by the [[U.S. Air Force]], the '''B-1 Lancer''', a supersonic-capable [[bomber aircraft|heavy bomber]], stealthier than the [[B-52]] but less so than the [[B-2 Spirit]], has intercontinental range through [[air refueling]]. "Lancer" is rarely used; the informal name is the "Bone" (B-ONE).
 
Under arms control agreements, it is not equipped to carry nuclear arms. Like the Russian [[Tu-22M]], it is a high-performance bomber now intended for a regional conflict role, not strategic strike.
 
The B-1 can carry a substantial amount of [[electronic warfare]] equipment, and there are proposals to make a dedicated standoff jammer version of the B-1, now that the [[EA-6B Prowler]] is reaching the end of its service live. Alternatively, the B-1 shares the [[AN-|AN/]][[ALQ-214]] integrated radio frequency countermeasures system, which has modular jammers. If a B-1 configured for attack is escorted by an [[EF-18 Growler]] or some future dedicated electronic warfare platform, the mission planners may choose  not to insert the jammers into the AN/ALQ-214.

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Operated by the U.S. Air Force, the B-1 Lancer, a supersonic-capable heavy bomber, stealthier than the B-52 but less so than the B-2 Spirit, has intercontinental range through air refueling. "Lancer" is rarely used; the informal name is the "Bone" (B-ONE).

Under arms control agreements, it is not equipped to carry nuclear arms. Like the Russian Tu-22M, it is a high-performance bomber now intended for a regional conflict role, not strategic strike.

The B-1 can carry a substantial amount of electronic warfare equipment, and there are proposals to make a dedicated standoff jammer version of the B-1, now that the EA-6B Prowler is reaching the end of its service live. Alternatively, the B-1 shares the AN/ALQ-214 integrated radio frequency countermeasures system, which has modular jammers. If a B-1 configured for attack is escorted by an EF-18 Growler or some future dedicated electronic warfare platform, the mission planners may choose not to insert the jammers into the AN/ALQ-214.