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Exploring the B-1B Lancer: America’s Supersonic Strategic Bomber

The aircraft features six external hardpoints with a carrying capacity of 59,000 lbs (26,761 kg) of ordnance.

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The B-1B Lancer weathered an initial storm of controversy and is now nearly 50 years old. Here are 5 fun facts about this bomber,