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B-1A vs B-21 Raider

B-1A vs B-21 Raider at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 1,050 km/h, range 9,800 vs 9,600 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 81,647 kg, built 4 vs 3 units.

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-21 Raider
Specifications
B-1A B-21 Raider
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Northrop Grumman
First flight 23 December 1974 10 November 2023
Year introduced -- 2027
Number produced 4 units 3 units
Average unit price $70 million $700 million
Wing area 594.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 40.0 m
Height 10.4 m -- m
Length 52.0 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 9,600 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 81,647 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 31,751 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 2 x 12,240 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1A or B-21 Raider?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the B-21 Raider's 1,050 km/h, a difference of 1,074 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or B-21 Raider?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the B-21 Raider's 9,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or B-21 Raider?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the B-21 Raider's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or B-21 Raider?
The B-1A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 179,169 kg compared to the B-21 Raider's 81,647 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or B-21 Raider?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the B-21 Raider's 16.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1A or B-21 Raider?
The B-21 Raider is more expensive at approximately $700 million per unit compared to the B-1A at $70 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or B-21 Raider?
The B-1A has been produced in greater numbers with 4 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.