The B-21 Raider is set to replace the $2bn per plane B-2 Spirit - and features a smaller wingspan and price tag of $639m. Unlike its predecessor, the B-21 will be able to go on unmanned bomber and surveillance missions anywhere in the world
* US Air Force publicly unveiled its next-generation stealth bomber in Palmdale, California on Friday night
* B-21 Raider is the most advanced long-range, stealth intercontinental strategic bomber in the world
* Cutting-edge stealth technology makes it virtually 'invisible' to enemy radar and detection
* Bomber, named for WWI's 'Doolittle Raiders,' is capable of conventional and thermonuclear strikes
The US Air Force has publicly unveiled its next-generation stealth bomber, which has been called the 'most advanced military aircraft ever built.'
Pentagon officials and representatives of contractor Northrop Grumman revealed the B-21 Raider at a dramatic ceremony in Palmdale, California on Friday night.
As a crew of airmen drew back the tarp covering the sophisticated bomber, a cheer went up from the crowd of invited guests, excited to get their first glimpse of the plane after years of anticipation.
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Air Force Unveils New B-21 Stealth Bomber After Seven Years in the Making -- Defense One
BREAKING: After Years of Secrecy, Air Force Rolls Out B-21 Raider Bomber -- National Defense
This Is The B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber (Updated) -- Warzone/The Drive
Air Force unveils B-21 Raider stealth bomber -- FOX News
The secret’s out: Pentagon unveils its newest stealth bomber -- Politico
Air Force unveils newest stealth bomber aircraft -- CNN
B-21 Raider makes public debut; will become backbone of Air Force’s bomber fleet -- US Air Force
What do you think of this aircraft, WNU?
ReplyDeleteThe most advance. The best no one comes close.
ReplyDeleteUnsure what these offer that flying fortresses don't. The weapons are all standoff range now. They simply need to get the missiles up in the air, over friendly airspace, and let loose.
ReplyDeleteSimply need to get the missile up in the air over friendly airspace and let loose
DeleteIt seems that, what you can think fast is easy for you - Typical person that under estimate how anything is done. Somebody that cannot finish even a simple work that quits easily upon hardship.
To tell you the secret of bomber is how it systematically drop things upon reaching target sites. Alot of going on from there probably you do not know and does not have idea