B-2 Spirit vs B-21 Raider
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|
B-2 Spirit |
B-21 Raider |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Bombers |
Bombers |
| Manufacturer |
Northrop |
Northrop Grumman |
| First flight |
17 July 1989 |
10 November 2023 |
| Year introduced |
1993 |
2027 |
| Number produced |
21 units |
3 units |
| Average unit price |
$750 million |
$700 million |
| Wing area |
478.0 m² |
-- m² |
| Wingspan |
52.0 m |
40.0 m |
| Height |
5.0 m |
-- m |
| Length |
21.0 m |
16.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
972 km/h |
1050 km/h |
| Operational range |
11,000 km |
9,600 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,240 m |
15,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
170,200 kg |
81,647 kg |
| Empty weight |
71,668 kg |
31,751 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 1,962 kgf
|
2 x 6,120 kgf
|
Detailed Comparison
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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 9,600 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.
