Bombardero B-1B

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Parece que un B-1B sufrió daños en los motores en el último despliegue en Noruega: https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/4 ... ittershare

Parece ser que los motores se tragaron una tablet...

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Imágenes del simulador del B-1B: https://m.weibo.cn/detail/4626963030872159


En tamaña grande: https://wx3.sinaimg.cn/large/006U9PUrgy ... 3mg7wj.jpg


En tamaño grande: https://wx3.sinaimg.cn/large/006U9PUrgy ... 3d0qv6.jpg


Por cierto, la flota se va a tierra por un problema en la bomba de combustible: https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your ... alflow+AIR

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RFI para nuevos pilones externos pesados: https://beta.sam.gov/opp/18fb021835e14c ... cfdc7/view

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BACKGROUND: The B-1 was designed to carry two ALCMs at each of its (6) 9,600lb fuselage hard points. In the early 1990s, external ALCM carriage was precluded from the B-1s for treaty purposes which is no longer a factor. The B-1 currently does not have external conventional or 1760 weapons carry and release capabilities. A pylon to support that capability of conventional/1760 and heavier weapons (5,000lbs+) is being considered for implementation. Total Pylons to be purchased during production will range from 48-60.

B-1 qualified external weapons capability design history and test reports are limited and qualified bidder would may be required to obtain that data independently of the government

A qualified bidder must have the capability to design an external pylon; pylon maximum weight cannot exceed 1600 lbs.

Pylon will be specifically designed for use on the B-1 current fuselage attachment point configuration.

Pylon will require a MAU-12 internal multi hook type release mechanisms capable of carrying multiple weapons utilizing both the 30 inch and 14 inch lug spacing in the 250 lb to 6000 lb weight class.

Each pylon will have the ability to carry single and dual munitions with a total payload capacity of 8,000lbs.

Each pylon should support multiple hardpoint locations with minimal change to its configuration.
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Y también para elaborar un informe relacionado con obsolescencias relacionadas con el oxígeno tanto del B-1B como del B-2: https://beta.sam.gov/opp/2b6959e209c845 ... ff78d/view

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1.1 Purpose
This effort is the initial phase (hereafter referred to as Phase I) of work required to identify, document, assess, and resolve obsolescence issues with the oxygen equipment used on the B-1 and B-2 weapons systems.

1.2 Background
Due to historically low demand rates and existing stock on hand, the subject items and associated piece-parts have not been purchased in many years. Over time the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and/or their suppliers have shut down product lines, stopped reviewing/revising technical data, and shifted focus to newer products. As such, the OEM states these components are now considered to be non-supportable and many recent solicitations received “no-bids” due to this lack of supportability. Despite the historically low demand rates, there have been recent demands for these obsolete items and such demands are anticipated to increase as the equipment and the weapons system continues to age.

1.3 Scope
This effort is to produce a comprehensive obsolescence report for seven line replaceable units (LRUs) (NSN(s) listed in Table 1-1) and any subcomponents identified as being potentially affected by obsolescence issues. The scope of the project will include identifying and documenting all currently known areas of obsolescence to be delivered in the form of a report at the conclusion of this phase of work. This report will also include potential options for resolving the obsolescence issues identified including but not limited to: lifetime buy options, design changes, and replacement parts. This report will serve as the basis for developing follow-on requirements for additional phases in this obsolescence resolution effort
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Quieren desmontar un B-1B para escanearlo y crear un gemelo digital: https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/News/Article- ... ital-twin/

Estas son imágenes del traslado, en tamaño grande: https://www.facebook.com/RedhomeAviation/
https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/ ... e=60E20C67

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/ ... e=60E1A44D

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/ ... e=60E0EFAE

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RFI para nuevos pilones externos pesados: https://beta.sam.gov/opp/18fb021835e14c ... cfdc7/view

Parece que va saliendo algo más: https://eu.reporternews.com/story/news/ ... 892470001/

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He explained that when the B-1's mission no longer was to carry nuclear weapons, based on treaties in the 1980s, it also was "written off" as a platform to carry external weapons.

There are six "hard points" on the aircraft, however, that, with work and "sustainment dollars," the B-1 again can be made ready.

"It's not going to be cheap," Ruder said. The project will have to navigate tighter defense budgeting - "headwinds," Gass called it.

Gass said only the B-1s still active will be fitted for hypersonic missiles. The 17 Lancers sent to the "boneyard" for storage at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, to his knowledge, will not be part of this program.

To outfit the bomber, Ruder said a "load adaptive modular," or LAM, pylon concept has been developed that will allow two missiles to be attached to the bomber at the six points.

The target goal for development is September 2022, when testing could begin.

The biggest missiles, he said, weigh 5,000 pounds and are more than 20 feet in length. A bomber is needed as opposed to a lighter weight fighter to house more missiles.
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Robert Gass, now with Boeing development in Oklahoma City but who served as Dyess AFB commander from 2008-10, explained B-1 hypersonic missile development Tuesday to members of the Military Affairs Committee of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce and other guests.
GREG JAKLEWICZ/REPORTER-NEWS

Otra imagen más clara: https://www.aereo.jor.br/2021/09/29/boe ... oximo-ano/

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El destino de cada uno de los 17 B-1B retirados este año:

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"Tour" alrededor de la península arábiga, partiendo de la base de Diego García, con su respectiva sesión de fotos: https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/4 ... -peninsula

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Misión de 31 horas con F-2 japoneses: https://www.airforcemag.com/dyess-b-1bs ... ese-f-16s/

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Contrato relacionado con el mantenimiento y actualización del equipo de contramedidas del B-1B (27/1/2022): https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/ ... e/2914949/

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AIR FORCE

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector, McLean, Virginia, has been awarded a $150,000,000 ceiling cost-type, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for engineering support to the AN/ALQ-161A Operational Flight Program sustainment effort and to deliver block cycle updates. Work will be performed at U.S. government installations and McLean, Virginia, and is expected to be completed by Jan. 30, 2032. This award is the result of a sole source acquisition. Fiscal 2022 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $12,984,919 are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is the contracting activity (FA8523-22-D-0001).
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Dos accidentados en un incendio en un motor de un B-1B mientras realizaban mantenimiento: https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your ... forcetimes

En el artículo dicen que el avión posiblemente no sea recuperable.

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Contrato de mantenimiento del sistema de guerra electrónica del B-1B (25/4/2022): https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/ ... e/3009811/

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DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

L3Harris Technologies, Palm Bay, Florida, has been awarded an estimated $8,615,162 fixed-price, indefinite-delivery requirements type contract for production of AN/ALQ-161A shop replaceable units for the B-1B aircraft. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. Location of performance is New York, with an April 24, 2027, performance completion date. Using military service is Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2022 through 2027 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Warner Robins, Georgia (SPRWA1-22-D-0002).
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Es un sistema muy complejo de la década de los 80', con unas 108 LRU, 120 kW de consumo y casi 2.500 kg de peso: https://www.l3harris.com/all-capabiliti ... ure-system

L3Harris

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B-1B portando minas navales Mk-62 Quickstrike en MineX: https://www.airandspaceforces.com/b-1s- ... e-mission/

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Por cuarta vez este año los B-1B realizan una demostración de fuerza en los cielos de Corea: https://www.airandspaceforces.com/for-4 ... -of-force/

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Por cuarta vez este año los B-1B realizan una demostración de fuerza en los cielos de Corea: https://www.airandspaceforces.com/for-4 ... -of-force/

Sin duda un mensaje a China y Corea del Norte.

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Contrato relacionado con el fuselaje (22/03/2023): https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/ ... e/3337781/

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The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Missouri, has been awarded a maximum $13,099,627 firm-fixed-price delivery order (SPRPA1-23-F-0009) against a 15-year basic ordering agreement (SPRPA1-14-D-002U) in support of the B-1 fuselage kitting program. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. This is a 34-month contract with no option periods. The performance completion date is Dec. 30, 2026. Using military service is Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2023 through 2027 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Awarded March 16, 2023)
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