B-21 Raider vs B-29 Superfortress
B-21 Raider vs B-29 Superfortress at a glance — max takeoff weight 81,647 vs 60,555 kg, built 3 vs 3,970 units.
Specifications
|
B-21 Raider |
B-29 Superfortress |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Bombers |
Bombers |
| Manufacturer |
Northrop Grumman |
Boeing |
| First flight |
10 November 2023 |
21 September 1942 |
| Year introduced |
-- |
1943 |
| Number produced |
3 units |
3970 units |
| Average unit price |
$700 million |
$640K |
| Wing area |
-- m² |
161.3 m² |
| Wingspan |
46.3 m |
43.1 m |
| Height |
-- m |
8.5 m |
| Length |
18.6 m |
30.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
-- km/h |
575 km/h |
| Operational range |
-- km |
5,230 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,000 m |
9,710 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
81,647 kg |
60,555 kg |
| Empty weight |
31,751 kg |
33,793 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 12,240 kgf
|
4 x 1,640 kW
|
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Which can fly higher, the B-21 Raider or B-29 Superfortress?
The B-21 Raider has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 9,710 meters (31,856 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-21 Raider or B-29 Superfortress?
The B-21 Raider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 81,647 kg compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 60,555 kg.
Which is larger, the B-21 Raider or B-29 Superfortress?
The B-29 Superfortress is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the B-21 Raider's 18.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-21 Raider or B-29 Superfortress?
The B-21 Raider is more expensive at approximately $700 million per unit compared to the B-29 Superfortress at $0.6 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-21 Raider or B-29 Superfortress?
The B-29 Superfortress has been produced in greater numbers with 3,970 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.
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