Overview
The B-21 Raider is a stealthy flying-wing bomber being developed to replace the B-1B and B-2. It looks similar to the B-2 but is smaller, and it is designed to carry both conventional and nuclear weapons deep into heavily defended airspace.
The first aircraft was unveiled in December 2022 and flew in November 2023. The US Air Force plans to buy at least 100. Most of its specifications remain secret.
Specifications
Powerplant
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Did you know?
The name honours the Doolittle Raiders, who bombed Tokyo in 1942.
Photos
Photo 1: U.S. Air Force Graphic / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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