B-1

Lancer military plane

B-1 refers to the B-1 Lancer, a supersonic heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force.

Developed during the Cold War as a nuclear delivery platform, it later shifted to conventional warfare roles.

The variable-sweep wing aircraft is known for its speed and payload capacity: B-1 bombers conducted strikes over Afghanistan.

bomber

supersonic

Exceeding audio velocity

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  • USAFAmerican aerial military branch
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Boeing · nuclear · conventional · stealth · payload · penetrator · sortie · squadron · airframe · avionics

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thiamine

Vitamin B1

coenzyme · metabolism · carbohydrate · fortified · whole-grain · pork · legumes · yeast · supplement · RDA

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nonimmigrant

Foreign visitor, not settling

pleasure · tourism · USCIS · consulate · embassy · petition · sponsor · validity · entry · port

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aircraft role/mission

B-1fighter jet

Armed military aircraft

F-15 · F-22 · F-16 · interceptor · dogfighter

aircraft size/category

B-1light aircraft

Compact, low-weight airplane

Cessna · drone · UAV · Piper Cub · helicopter

strategic posture/doctrine

B-1Patriot missile

Ground-launched anti-aircraft munition

NORAD

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