The multi-mission B-1B Lancer is the backbone of America’s long-range bomber force. It is a highly versatile, multi-mission weapon system that can rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons against any adversary. The B-1B Lancer holds 43 world records in various categories including speed, payload, range and time of climb. It was first used in combat in 1998 in support of the operations against Iraq in Operation Desert Fox.