NA 95-1210 B-1B FACT BOOK

B-1B
FACT BOOK

North American Aircraft

Rockwell International
15 JUN 89
CHG 1 - 11 AUG 89
CHG 2 - 02 FEB 90
CHG 3 - 15 MAR 91
CHG 4 - 16 APR 92
CHG 5 - 20 JUL 95

NA 95-1210 B-1B FACT BOOK

INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS

NA 95-1210 B-1B FACT BOOK

INTRODUCTION
This B-1B Fact Book is a collection of white papers and briefing material on a
variety of subjects related to the B-1B. The purpose of this document is to
provide a ready source of information for use in daily activities. Although this
book is not intended for public distribution, individual sheets may be provided to
constituents at the discretion of recipients. When reviewed in total this
document should provide a general review of many key topics associated with
the B-1B program and its history. However, it is not the primary purpose of this
document to provide current program status. Users should refer to other
sources for specific program status.
This update to the Fact Book encapsulates pertinent information on the B-1B
Program, highlighting the following sections:
Section A - General Aircraft Description & Assignments
Section B - Mission Performance
Section C - Defensive Systems
Section D - Weapon Systems
Section E - Achievements / Awards
Section F - Maintenance Improvements
Section G - Enhancements / Improvements
Section H - Logistics Support
Section I - Incidents / Mishaps
Improvements to the aircraft (Section G). Also included are informative
sections on; (Section F) and a Summary (Section H). A listing of OPR's for each
section and subjects within that section is provided. These OPR's can be
contacted for additional details and support as required.
The introductory section has been expanded to enhance the use of this book.
The information in this section is presented in briefing format. Included are;
Corporate and Division organizational charts , Mission Statements and Goals.
You will find a small section preceding the Fact Book. It is a brief company
profile to acquaint you with Rockwell International, its diverse nature, its leaders,
its history, and its pride.
The Fact Book will be updated periodically, new topics will be added as
appropriate. The master copy of this document is prepared and maintained by
the Research & Engineering Dept. If excerpts are used from these sheets, all
elements of the Fact Book format should be removed so that they are not
confused with the original document. Use of the Fact Book for purposes other
than those specified herein should be approved by Howard Chambers, Vice
President Strategic Systems and B-1B Program Manager, North American
Aircraft. Suggestions for changes/additions/improvements to this book should
be forwarded to: W. Zamboni, or J. Ramirez, Div. 011, Dept., 722, MC SL06,
Tels 797-1399 & 797-2096 respectively.
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Table Of Contents - OPR LIST

Page

OPR

Phone

A-1
A-2
A-3

R. Woods
W. Scott
B. Rhodes

797-1768
432-8600
797-2973

B-1
B-2
B-3
B-4
B-5

T. Logan
T. Logan
T. Logan
T. Logan
T. Logan

797-1809
797-1809
797-1809
797-1809
797-1809

C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7

D. Waller
D. Waller
D. Waller
D. Waller
D. Waller
D. Waller
D. Waller

797-3758
797-3758
797-3758
797-3758
797-3758
797-3758
797-3758

D-1
D-2
D-3
D-4
D-5
D-6
D-7
D-8

D. Dang
D. Dang
D. Dang
D. Dang
D. Dang
D. Dang
D. Dang
D. Dang

797-1383
797-1383
797-1383
797-1383
797-1383
797-1383
797-1383
797-1383

A. B-1B Aircraft Description

B-1B Aircraft Description
B-1B Aircraft Assignments
Tool Disposition

B. Mission Performance
SIOP Penetration Mission
SIOP Design Mission Profile
B-1B Mission Range
Automatic Terrain Following (ATF) Range
Automatic Terrain Following (ATF)

C . Defensive Systems
B-1B Penetration Projections
Defensive Avionics System
1122 (Technique) Antenna Retrofit Program
Radar Warning Receiver
Radar Cross Section
Anechoic Facility
COMM / NAV Management System

D . Weapon Systems
Weapons Carriage - Internal
Weapons Carriage - External
Weapons / Store Loadouts
Nuclear Weapons
Impact of Start I & II on External Hardpoints
Conventional Weapons
CMUP Phase I: CBU Integration
MK-82 Guided Tailkit & Virtual Umbilical (BVUD)

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Table Of Contents - OPR LIST (cont.)

Page

OPR

Phone

E-1
E-2
E-3
E-4
E-5
E-6
E-7
E-8
E-9
E-10

B. Rhodes
R. Pasco
B. Rhodes
B. Rhodes
B. Rhodes
B. Rhodes
B. Rhodes
B. Rhodes
M. Metevia
K. Russworm

797-2973
797-3252
797-2973
797-2973
797-2973
797-2973
797-2973
797-2973
797-3089
797-2988

F-1
F-2
F-3
F-4
F-5
F-6
F-7
F-8
F-9

D. Della-Penna
A. Stelmak
J. Schmidt
J. Schmidt
T. Pitti
J. Rapp
J. Rapp
A. Erazo
R. Binder

797-2824
797-2497
797-2057
797-2057
797-1883
797-1887
797-1887
797-2067
797-2730

E . Achievements/Awards
B-1B Achievements
B-1B Operational Inspections / Evaluations
Manufacturing Productivity Award
Freedom 1 Flight
Freedom 2 Flight
1988 Mackay Trophy
Bold Crusade Flight
Coronet Bat Flight
Time to Climb Records
Competition Results

F . Maintenance Improvements
Fuel Leak Sealing
Central Integrated Test System Maturation
Wing Spoiler Blocking Valve Manifold
Four Bolt Flange
Ejection Seat Thruster
Hatch Remover
Windshield Delamination
Egress System
NLG Uplock Actuator Bellcrank

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Table Of Contents - OPR LIST (cont.)

Page

OPR

Phone

G-1
G-2
G-3
G-4
G-5
G-6
G-6
G-6
G-7

K. Lynch
R. Pasco
K. Lynch
R. Woods
N. Johnson
M. Benavides
M. Benavides
A. Erazo
B. Eaton

797-3000
797-3252
797-3000
797-1768
797-1755
797-2077
797-2077
797-2067
797-2054

G-8
G-9
G-10
G-11
G-12
G-13

J. Eden-Logan
N. Skillman
A. Erazo
A. Erazo
A. Erazo
A. Erazo

797-3796

G-14
G-15
G-16
G-17
G-18
G-19
G-20
G-21
G-22
G-23
G-24
G-25
G-26

A. D'Onofrio
M. Benavides
M. Benavides
J. Eden-Logan
J. Kaulukukui
J. Kaulukukui
D. Spory
J. Yosan
B. Farr
W. Scott
W. Scott
A. Denyer
R. Pasco

797-2823
797-2077
797-2077
797-3796
797-2074
797-2074
797-2928
797-2942
797-2843
432-8600
432-8600
797-2825
797-3252

G . Enhancements & Improvements

Enhancements
Safety, R&M Improvements
Conventional Capability
Bird Strike
Flight Control System
Engine Exhaust Nozzle Outer Flaps
Engine Ruggedized Fan Blades
Crew Turbocompressor Upgrades
Generator Control Unit and
System Integration Panel Redesign
EMUX Sparkle
CITS Upgrade
Ejection Seat Horizontal Positioning Actuator
Fire Warning and Extinguishing Panel
Ejection Seat Load Arrestor
MSOGS and Horizontal Situation Indicator
(HSI) Electrical Power Sources
Short Range Attack Missile II
Ice Protection
Engine Inlet Ice Protection System
Instrument Landing System
SCAS Servo Cylinder (Pitch / Roll)
Flap / Slat and Controller Redesign
Overwing Fairing Modification (FD/FI, SIM)
A/C Locations Impacted
Reliability and Maintainability
Operational Maturation
Sorties Flown vs. Sorties Scheduled
B-1B Service Life
B-1B Mission Capable Rate

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797-2067
797-2067
797-2067
797-2067

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Table Of Contents - OPR LIST (cont.)

Page

OPR

Phone

H-1
H-2
H-3

E. Lewis
D. Freasier
J. Romero

797-1361
258-2458
797-1912

I-1
I-2
I-3
I-4
I-5

D. Elliot
B. Rhodes
B. Rhodes
B. Rhodes
L. Arkoumanis

797-2269
797-2973
797-2973
797-2973
797-2016

I-6

J. Yosan

797-2942

I-7

W. Clark

797-2766

I-8
I-9
I-10
I-11
I-12
I-13
I-14
I-15
I-16

S. Oh
R. Binder
D. Worcester
D. Worcester
D. Worcester
D. Worcester
M. Mathews
P. Wongchinda
J. Rapp

797-1870
797-2730
797-2043
797-2043
797-2043
797-2043
797-2996
797-2713
797-1887

H . Logistics Support
Operational Support Equipment
Technical Orders
Spare Parts

I.

Incidents/Mishaps
B-1B Flight Safety
La Junta Mishap - A/C 84-0052
Dyess Mishap - A/C 85-0063
Ellsworth Mishap - A/C 85-0076
Wing Sweep Overtravel Incidents A/C 84-0051
Fuel Tank Rupture Incident A/C 83-0066
A/C 85-0070 Incident NLG Extension Failure
25 Longeron Repair
Main Landing Gear Actuator Mount
B-1B Aircraft Grounding
A/C 83-0071 Mishap
A/C 86-0128 Mishap
A/C 86-0114 Aft Equipment Bay Fire
A/C 86-0106 Mishap
A/C 86-0104 ECS Contamination
Tail Structural Problem

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DISTRIBUTION
Adamek, K.
Adams, C.
Anderson, E. L.
Andrew, S.
Arkoumanis, L.
Bell, R. C.
Bernardin, R.
Bilsing, R. M.
Binder, R.
Booth, M.
Bradford, P.
Brown, S.
Butler, J. A.
Carlson, S.
Carver, L.
Chambers, H. E.
Clanton, R.
Clark, W.
Cocolis, P.
D'Onofrio, A.
Dahlin, G.
Dehnert, R. Col.
Dennis, J. W., Jr.
Eakin, G
Eaton, B.
Eaton, B.
Ecklund, K.
Eden-Logan, J.
Elder, K.
Ellis, T.
Erazo, A.
Fekete, K.
Freasier, D.
Freasier, H.
Froman, R.
Furney, R.
Garibay, M.
Gibson, B. Maj
Goduto, T. G.
Green, M.
Grenier, C.
Gulick, L.

D/725, 011 - OKC

D/521, 114 - PI08
D/721, 011 - SL23
D/164, 011 - SL70
D/722, 011 - SL06
D/164, 011 - SL70
D/164, 011 - SL70
D/724, 011 - SK77
D/722, 011 - SL15
D/724, 114 - PG13
D/722, 011 - SL02
D/722, 011 - SL30
D/724, 011-HAMP
D/521, 114 - PI08
D/440, 011 - SK77
D/101, 011-SL23
D/521, 114 - PI08
D/722, 011 - SL06
D/764, 001 - WASH
D/722, 011 - SL02
D/164, 011 - SL70
OC-ALC
D/724, 001 - WARN
D/751, 001 - HAMP
D/722, 011 - SL06
D/722, 011 - SL06
D/521, 114 - PI08
D/722, 011 - SL25
D/521, 114 - PI08
D/521, 114 - PI27
D/722, 011 - SL06
D/722, 011 - SL56
D/435, 114 - PH51
D/725, 011 - OKC
D/722, 011 - SL25
D/722, 011 - SL30
D/521, 114 - PI08
DCMO, 011- SK32
D/440, 011 - SK77
D/724, 011 - SK77
D/521, 114 - PI08
D/722, 011 - SL02

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DISTRIBUTION (Continued)
Handler, D.
Hansen, L.
Harrison, R. G.
Helton, C. C.
Hendricks, P.
Herold, W. G.
Herrera, L.
Hibma, R. A.
Hill, S. W.
Hollis, M.
Huff, N.
Isch, F. C.
Jones, C. M.
Kaulukukui, J.
Kawabe, D.
King, B.
Krouse, K. E.
Lang, G.
Langford, C.
Lepo, P.
Lynch, K.
Marek, V.
Mathews, J. M.
Matthews, R. Col.
Maynes, M.
Mazourek, G.
McGinnley, J. Lt. Col.
Meeker, D.
Metevia, M.
Ming, D.
Modiest, L.
Norfleet, J.
O'Brien, M.
Parke, R.
Parke, R.
Parks, L.
Pasco, R.
Ralston, J.
Ramirez, J.
Rapp, J.
Rodriguez, G.
Romero, J.
Rosenthal, J.
Ruder, D.

D/727, 011 - SL27

D/722, 011 - SL15
D/722, 011 - SL25
D/744, 001 - DAYT
D/723, 011 - SL30
D/440, 011 - MCAF
D/164, 011 - SL70
D/101, 011 - SK73
D/715, 001 - WASH
D/363, 011 - PI13
D/164, 011 - SK63
D/744, 001 - DAYT
D/821, 055 - FA68
D/722, 011 - SL06
D/164, 011 - SL70
D/722, 011 - SL30
D/724, 011 - KAFB
D/440, 011 - SK77
D/724, 011 - SK63
D/521, 114 - PI08
D/722, 011 - SL30
D/723, 011 - SL30
D/093, 011 - SL34
WPAFB
D/722, 011 - SL23
D/722, 011 - SL30
D/183, 113 - EAFB
D/722, 011 - SL02
D/722, 011 - SL30
D/720, 011 - SL30
D/722, 011 - SL02
D/521, 114 - PI08
D/723, 114 - PI59
D/722, 011 - SL06
D/722, 011 - SL56
D/521, 114 - PI08
D/440, 011 - SK77
Gen (Sel.) - HQ ACC
D/722, 011 - SL06
D/722, 011 - SL15
D/521, 114 - PI08
D/724, 011 - SK63
D/722, 011 - SL15
D/722, 114 - PI21

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DISTRIBUTION (Continued)
Schey, I.M.
Schmidt, H.
Scott, W.
Scruggs, S.
Skillman, N.
Smith, T.
Steadman, G.
Stephenson, R.
Storm, J.
Terry, B.
Vanderslice, E.
Vanesler, R
Vu, M.
Waller, D.
Watson, C.
White, S.
Wongchinda, P.
Worcester, D.
Wright, J.
Yosan, J.
Zamboni, W.
Zinn, D.

D/054, 011 - SL23

D/723, 011 - SL30
D/725, 011 - TAFB
DCMO, 011 - SK32
D/722, 011 - SL25
D/723, 011 - SL30
D/727, 011 - SL27
D/440, 011 - ABIL
D/727, 011 - SL27
D/521, 011 - PI08
D/723, 011 - SL30
D/364, 114 - PI26
D/727, 011 - SL27
D/723, 011 - SL30
D/440, 011 - ELLS
D/101, 011 - SL23
D/722, 011 - SL06
D/722, 011 - SL06
D/440, 011 - ABIL
D/727, 011 - SL27
D/722, 011 - SL06
D/751, 001 - HAMP

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A.

B-1B AIRCRAFT DESCRIPTION

B-B NOTEBOOK-7/20/95

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Subject:

B-1B AIRCRAFT DESCRIPTION

The B-1B, a multi-role bomber, is designed to function as a flexible asset in the ACC
strategic Single Integrated Operational Plan (SIOP). The aircraft is designed to stand
alert for up to 30 days with a minimum of maintenance and be airborne within minutes
of a scramble order. The aircraft is fully self contained and can be operated from
remote locations.
The B-1B is capable of operation in a nuclear weapons environment (overpressure,
thermal flash and radiation, electromagnetic pulse and transient radiation effects).
While designed as a penetrator, the aircraft can handle a variety of conventional
munitions and nuclear weapons missions.
This swing-wing aircraft is equipped with four General Electric F-101-GE-102
afterburning turbojet engines, extensive offensive and defensive avionics systems and
an onboard central integrated test system.

PERFORMANCE
Mach 1.2 at altitude
Mach .95 at sea level

ENGINES
General Electric (4)
F101-GE-102
Thrust (sea level static) 30,700 lb. (ea.)

WEIGHTS (LB.)
Maximum Taxi

477,000

Maximum Flight

477,000

Maximum Payload

133,800

Internal

75,000

External

58,800
186,807

Weight Empty

30 YEAR SERVICE LIFE

B - 1B IS A FLEXIBLE ACC ASSET

B-B NOTEBOOK-7/20/95

A-1a

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TOP VIEW AND FRONT VIEW

538.07(44.84)
269.03
.25 CH BASIC
YF 1617.698

62.87
HORIZONTAL TAIL HINGE LINE
YF 1582.0
209.57
LEMAC BASIC
Y F 1580.351

42.50

62.0

AFT WING POSITION

LE=67.50

CL NACELLE AT ENGINE FACE

X F 145.0
Y F 1175.25
ZF -31.5
SPOILER CHORD .20C W

67.0

FLAP CHORD .32C W

X F 377.1411 .(4599 B /2)

XF 252.387
(.3078 B/2)

X F 656.0128 (.7999 B/2)

X F 793.184 (.9672 B/2 )

FWD WING POSITION

SLAT CHORD .15C W

253.1123
188.0

X F 191.4305
(.237 B /2)

.25CW
Y F 987.85
LEMAC
X F 344.2327
Y F 941.8366

WING PIVOT
X F 145.00
Y F 969.00

.25 CSMC
YF 232.10
8.579
600
42.894
32.171

Y F 39.46

TRUE VIEW
1640.17 (136.68 ) WING FORWARD
939.00 (78.23 ) WING AFT

30 0 REF
Z F 30.50

107.75
51.27
174.0 (14.5)

A-1b

LE= 15 0

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GEOMETRIC DATA
ITEM
AREA ~ SQ. FT

WING FWD
POS
1946.0

ASPECT RATIO

9.6

WING
AFT POS
1946.0
REF
3.14

TAPER RATIO

.35

---

THICKNESS
RATIO
AIRFOIL
SECTION
LEADING EDGE
SWEEP
DIHEDRAL
ANGLE
INCIDENCE
ANGLE
MAC LENGTH ~
INCHES
MAC LOC ~
INCHES

REF: LINES DRAWINGS

NA 69-190-2 IIB-2.1.1

HORIZONTAL
TAIL TOTAL
509.0

VERTICAL
TAIL TOTAL
247.4

STRUCTURAL
MODE CTRL
11.5

3.95

1.2

2.5

.30

.30

.20

.07 ROOT
.04 TIP
MDDP 902101

.10 ROOT
.03 ZF126 TO TIP
MDDP 902201

.05
MDDP 902802

15.0

67.5

42.5

45 AT .25C

60

-1.94

---

---

-30.0

2 @XF 165.163
0 TIP
184.053

-------

---

DEFL 20.0

149.385

188.954

29.55

344.2327

---

110.373

84.825

12.511 TRUE

CONTROL SURFACE DATA

ITEM

FLAP

SPOILER

SLAT

RUDDER

TYPE

SINGLE
SLOTTED
310.38

UPPER SURFACE ONLY

POWERED

---

115.0

187.62

60.6

25

0 TO 70 UP

20.0

FLAP DN 25
FLAP UP 10

AREA ~ SQ.
FEET
DEFLECTION

HORIZ.
TAIL
ALL
MOVABLE
474.5
PITCH +10 20
ROLL 20

LANDING GEAR DATA

ITEM

MAIN

AUXILIARY

TIRE SIZE & TYPE

35 X 11.5 - TWIN

PLY RATING

B46 X 16.0 - 23.5 TWIN

TANDEM
30

ROLLING RADIUS ~ INCHES

19.35

14.79

FLAT RADIUS ~ INCHES

15.10

11.3

STRUT ~ TOTAL STROKE ~ IN

16.50

21.0

STRUT-STATIC TO COMPRESSED

3.5

7.0

24

PROPULSION DATA
FOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC F101-GE-102 ENGINES
YF 1788.61
1749.15 (145.76)
79.52

INBD ENG FACE ZF-32.96 0 52

.25CV
Y F1545.0

OUTBD ENG FACE ZF-30.04 0 48

PILOTS EYE
YF 295.0

YF 39.46

45

.25C V

206.76

YF 969.0

15

403.26
51.0

Z F 86
265.08

Z F 00

75.0

STATIC THRUST LINE

Z F -106.71

YF1754.37

ZF -103.1

STATIC GROUND PLANE Z F -121.5

677.75 (56.47)
YF 360.25

YF 1038.0

A-1c

STATIC GROUND LINE

Z F -122.45

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B-1B Aircraft Assignments

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(10)
(11)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(22)
(25)
(27)
(31)
(32)
(33)
(34)

45 A/C Dyess AFB

83-0065
(42) 85-0082
83-0066
(60) 86-0100
83-0067
(61) 86-0101
83-0068
(63) 86-0103
83-0069
(65) 86-0105
83-0070
(67) 86-0107
83-0071
(68) 86-0108
84-0050
(69) 86-0109
84-0051
(70) 86-0110
84-0053
(72) 86-0112
84-0054
(77) 86-0117
84-0055
(79) 86-0119
84-0056
(80) 86-0120
84-0057
(82) 86-0122
84-0058
(83) 86-0123
85-0059
(84) 86-0124
85-0062
(86) 86-0126
85-0065
(90) 86-0130
85-0067
(92) 86-0132
85-0071
(95) 86-0135
85-0072
(97) 86-0137
85-0073
(100) 86-0140
85-0074

A/C Manufactured in
Lots

Lot I - A/C 1 Only

Lot II - A/C 2 thru 8
Lot III - A/C 9 thru 18
Lot IV- A/C 19 thru 52
Lot V-A/C 53 thru 100
GAANG - Georgia Air
National Guard to be
equipped with B-1Bs
in the near Future

11 A/C McConnell AG

(20)
(24)
(29)
(32)
(33)
(34)
(42)
(60)
(61)
(63)
(65)

85-0060
85-0064
85-0069
85-0072
85-0073
85-0074
85-0082
86-0100
86-0101
86-0103
86-0105

A/C Lost in Accidents with Brief Explanation

(12) 84-0052 --Lost 09-25-87 @ La Junta, Colorado
(23) 85-0063 --Lost 11-09-88 @ Dyess AFB, Texas
(36) 85-0076 --Lost 11-17-89 @ Ellsworth AFB S.D.
(66) 86-0106 --Lost 12-01-92 @ IR 165, Van Horne TX

26 A/C Ellsworth AFB

(21)
(26)
(35)
(37)
(38)
(39)
(43)
(44)
(45)
(46)
(47)
(49)
(50)
(52)
(53)
(54)
(56)
(58)
(59)
(62)
(71)
(73)
(74)
(88)
(89)
(93)

85-0061
85-0066
85-0075
85-0077
85-0078
85-0079
85-0083
85-0084
85-0085
85-0086
85-0087
85-0089
85-0090
85-0092
86-0093
86-0094
86-0096
86-0098
86-0099
86-0102
86-0111
86-0113
86-0114
86-0128
86-0129
86-0133

11 A/C GSU Det 34

Ellsworth

(51)
(57)
(64)
(76)
(78)
(81)
(85)
(91)
(94)
(98)
(99)

85-0091
86-0097
86-0104
86-0116
86-0118
86-0121
86-0125
86-0131
86-0134
86-0138
86-0139

2 A/C Edwards AFB

(9) 84-0049
(28) 85-0068

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Subject:

TOOL DISPOSITION

Background:
During peak production of the B-1B in the mid-1980s, a total of approximately
167,000 production tools were being utilized by Rockwell (the B-1B airframe
contractor) or suppliers. When the last production B-1B 86-0140 (100) was
delivered in April 1988, a carefully planned procedure was implemented. This
plan provided for:
(a) Storage of all critical tooling deemed essential for after-production needs,
including battle damage repair, structural modifications required by
changing mission needs, and spares.
(b) Keep most expensive tooling and only discard tooling that can be replaced
quickly and inexpensively.
(c) Retain long lead time tooling that would require a substantial period of time
to rebuild.
(d) A portion of the non-dimensional special tooling was sent to Air Force
operational and maintenance bases and the balance was scrapped. This
category includes such items as work platform ramps around aircraft and
large cargo containers for shipping major subassemblies.
Facts:
As a result of the implementation of the above plan, approximately 57 percent of
peak production tooling was retained in government storage and at Rockwell or
suppliers; however, this retained tooling represents 80 percent of the total value
(cost) of all B-1B tooling and includes all of the long lead time tooling.
Additional tooling that may be required would only represent 20 percent of
overall tooling value and this supplemental tooling required could also be made
quickly. A total of 96,000 tools are currently available with 66,000 in
Government storage; and 30,000 at Rockwell and suppliers. This is illustrated
in the following figure.
Status:
Tools not in Government storage or use are available as contingency tooling or
spares:

MOST B-1B TOOLING IS IN STORAGE AND AVAILABLE TO

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2K

DAVIS-MONTHAN
62K

30K

RETAINED AT RI OR SUPPLIERS

96K

66K

RETAINED IN GOVT STORAGE

B-1B TOOL LOCATIONS

PIKETON
2K

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MISSION PERFORMANCE

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SIOP PENETRATION MISSION

Background:
The B-1B is part of the Single Integrated Operational Plan (SIOP) which allocates
strategic assets to specific targets. The B-1B SIOP penetration mission profile
consists of four phases: Takeoff and Cruise; Penetration and Weapon Delivery;
Withdrawal; and Recovery.
Takeoff for SIOP missions occur from continental U.S. bases. Cruise length is
variable depending on the target and mission and is accomplished at best cruise
altitude with inflight refueling as required. At penetration, the B-1B descends to
200 feet AGL and accelerates to a minimum of 0.85 Mach. Withdrawal is
accomplished at the same altitude at a minimum of 0.55 Mach. Recovery for a
SIOP mission occurs at a non-U.S. base and may include a climb to cruise altitude
as necessary.
The exact penetration distance flown varies with the specific category of B-1B
mission. Mission flexibility is afforded with the carriage of internal fuel in any or all
of the weapon bays through the installation of non-jettisonable, cylindrical fuel
tanks. For the longest missions, two bays may be loaded with fuel and only one
bay with weapons.
The SIOP penetration mission is one of five Specification Missions for the B-1B
used as a design reference. The other four being Shoot-Pen, Standoff, World
Wide Power Phase I, and World Wide Power Phase. The penetration mission is
most commonly used for mission analysis at this time.
Table B-1: SIOP Mission Specification Requirements with 24 SRAM-A Carried
Internally
Parametric
Takeoff gross weight
Takeoff fuel
Payload
Operating weight (less fuel & payload)
Calculated range
Specification range requirement

Value
433,406 lbs.
187,560 lbs.
53,040 lbs.
192,806 lbs.
5,903 n.miles
5,886 n.miles

Status:
The existing fleet of B-1B aircraft is capable of meeting the range and payload
requirements for the SIOP penetration mission.

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MIL PWR
CLIMB

B-2

KC-135A
BUDDY REFUEL

OPTIMUM CRUISE

B-1B CONTRACT REQUIREMENT

B-1B STATUS RANGE CAPABILITY

VARIABLE

OPTIMUM CRUISE

= 5886 N MI
= 5903 N MI

1000 NMI
PENETRATION

0.85 MIN
AT 200 FT.

500 NMI
WITHDRAW

0.55 MIN
AT 200 FT.

MIL PWR
CLIMB

500 N MI
RECOVERY

OPTIMUM
CRUISE

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Figure B-1: SIOP DESIGN MISSION PROFILE

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B-1B MISSION RANGE

The B-1B has been evaluated for the performance of several types of missions.
Several of these missions are described in the following table to illustrate the
mission flexibility and performance of the B-1B. The Single Integrated Operational
Plan (SIOP) Specification Mission, a primary strategic mission of the B-1B, is
included as reference.

Mission

Profile

Weapons

Spec SIOP

Hi-Lo-Hi

24 SRAM A

Conventional

Hi-Lo-Hi

56 MK82

ACM Standoff

Hi

16 ACM

Penetration

Hi-Lo-Lo

16 SRAM A

Refueler
KC-135A
KC-135R
KC-10A
KC-135R
KC-10A
NONE
KC-135R
KC-10A
2 x KC-135R

Range
5903 NM
6360 NM
7358 NM
8400 NM
9466 NM
4425 NM
5430 NM*
5963 NM*
7220 NM*

* Includes 3016 NM at 200 feet and .85 Mach

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Subject:

AUTOMATIC TERRAIN FOLLOWING (ATF) RANGE

The B-1B has the capability to perform ATF for very long distances. The distance
has increased considerably since the program began.
Further increases in range can be achieved through the addition of external fuel
tanks or through the decrease in wing sweep during the penetration phases of a
mission. While these enhancements have been studied in some detail, there are
currently no plans for implementation.
Today (SEF Aircraft)
0.85M, 67.5 degree sweep

3016 NM

0.55M-0.85M, 55-67.5-degree sweep

3905 NM

Enhancements
0.45M-0.85M, 35-67.5 degree sweep

4200 NM

plus
External Fuel Tanks (six 1000 gallon)

4670 NM

AUTOMATIC TERRAIN FOLLOWING FOR VERY LONG DISTANCES

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AUTOMATIC TERRAIN FOLLOWING

Background:
The B-1B's survivability when penetrating defenses will depend in part on its
ability to fly low to avoid radar detection. Therefore, the B-1B is equipped with
Terrain Following and Terrain Avoidance radar modes.
The B-1B is designed to fly in an Automatic Terrain Following (ATF) mode at 200
feet above ground level, in all weather, and at night. The B-1B incorporates
several ATF modes. One mode, known as "hard ride," closely follows terrain
contours and is intended for use in high threat environments. "Soft ride" does not
approximate the contour of the ground as closely, providing a smoother flight.
The ATF function produced frequent false fly-up signals during initial use by
operational air-crews. As a result, the Air Force suspended ATF training until
software modifications were made and tested.
After ATF software modification testing and the B-1B bird strike modification (refer
to Bird Strike, page G-4), low-level training was resumed in 1989.
Facts:
The current ATF hardware with block 4.5 software is a fully functional and tested
ATF system which meets the ACC mission requirement for both hard and soft
rides.
ACC air-crews are routinely using the ATF system to train for combat missions.

EARLY ATF PROBLEMS SOLVED, SYSTEM WORKS WELL

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