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B-21 Raider vs B-36 Peacemaker

B-21 Raider vs B-36 Peacemaker at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 673 km/h, range 9,600 vs 16,093 km, max takeoff weight 81,647 vs 185,973 kg, built 3 vs 384 units.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-21 Raider
Convair B-36 Peacemaker bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-36 Peacemaker
Specifications
B-21 Raider B-36 Peacemaker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Convair
First flight 10 November 2023 8 August 1946
Year introduced 2027 1949
Number produced 3 units 384 units
Average unit price $700 million $10 million
Wing area -- m² 443.5 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 70.0 m
Height -- m 14.3 m
Length 16.0 m 49.4 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 673 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 16,093 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 13,289 m
Max. takeoff weight 81,647 kg 185,973 kg
Empty weight 31,751 kg 75,530 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,240 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-21 Raider or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-21 Raider is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 673 km/h, a difference of 377 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-21 Raider or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a longer range at 16,093 km compared to the B-21 Raider's 9,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-21 Raider or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-21 Raider has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 13,289 meters (43,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-21 Raider or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,973 kg compared to the B-21 Raider's 81,647 kg.
Which is larger, the B-21 Raider or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-36 Peacemaker is longer at 49.4 meters compared to the B-21 Raider's 16.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-21 Raider or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-21 Raider is more expensive at approximately $700 million per unit compared to the B-36 Peacemaker at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the B-21 Raider or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-36 Peacemaker entered service first in 1949, 78 years before the B-21 Raider which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-21 Raider or B-36 Peacemaker?
The B-36 Peacemaker has been produced in greater numbers with 384 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.