B-2 Spirit vs B-21 Raider
| American stealth bomber, operational since the late 20th century, notably deployed in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 17 July 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 21 units |
| Average unit price | $750 million |
| American stealth bomber, developed in the 21st century, renowned for advanced technologies and potential for pivotal strategic deployments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 10 November 2023 |
| Year introduced | 2027 |
| Number produced | 3 units |
| Average unit price | $700 million |
| Wing area | 478.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 52.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m |
| Length | 21.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 972 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 11,000 km |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 170,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 71,668 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 7,847 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 40.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1050 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 81,647 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 31,751 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 12,240 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the B-2 Spirit or B-21 Raider?
The B-21 Raider is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the B-2 Spirit's 972 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-2 Spirit or B-21 Raider?
The B-2 Spirit has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the B-21 Raider's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-2 Spirit or B-21 Raider?
The B-2 Spirit has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the B-21 Raider's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-2 Spirit or B-21 Raider?
The B-2 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170,200 kg compared to the B-21 Raider's 81,647 kg.
Which is larger, the B-2 Spirit or B-21 Raider?
The B-2 Spirit is longer at 21.0 meters compared to the B-21 Raider's 16.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-2 Spirit or B-21 Raider?
The B-2 Spirit is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the B-21 Raider at $700 million.
Which entered service first, the B-2 Spirit or B-21 Raider?
The B-2 Spirit entered service first in 1993, 34 years before the B-21 Raider which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-2 Spirit or B-21 Raider?
The B-2 Spirit has been produced in greater numbers with 21 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.