B-21 Raider
Type: Strategic Bomber
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman
Overview
The B-21 Raider is the United States next-generation stealth strategic bomber, designed to penetrate the most advanced integrated air defense systems. It will replace the B-1B Lancer and eventually the B-2 Spirit, providing the Air Force with a highly survivable long-range strike platform capable of delivering conventional and nuclear ordnance.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 2 |
|---|---|
| range | Global (with aerial refueling) |
| ceiling | 50,000+ ft |
| engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney F135 derivative |
| payload | 13,600+ kg |
| stealth | All-aspect very low observable |
| armament | Nuclear and conventional precision weapons |
| unit_cost | $692 million (2022 estimate) |
Operators
- United States
- United States Air Force
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