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B-21 Raider vs B-57 Canberra

B-21 Raider vs B-57 Canberra at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 960 km/h, range 9,600 vs 4,380 km, max takeoff weight 81,647 vs 24,365 kg, built 3 vs 403 units.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-21 Raider
Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Specifications
B-21 Raider B-57 Canberra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Martin
First flight 10 November 2023 20 July 1953
Year introduced 2027 1954
Number produced 3 units 403 units
Average unit price $700 million --
Wing area -- m² 89.0 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 19.5 m
Height -- m 4.5 m
Length 16.0 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 960 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 4,380 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 13,745 m
Max. takeoff weight 81,647 kg 24,365 kg
Empty weight 31,751 kg 12,285 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,240 kgf 2 x 3,275 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-21 Raider or B-57 Canberra?
The B-21 Raider is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the B-57 Canberra's 960 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-21 Raider or B-57 Canberra?
The B-21 Raider has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the B-57 Canberra's 4,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-21 Raider or B-57 Canberra?
The B-21 Raider has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the B-57 Canberra's 13,745 meters (45,095 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-21 Raider or B-57 Canberra?
The B-21 Raider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 81,647 kg compared to the B-57 Canberra's 24,365 kg.
Which is larger, the B-21 Raider or B-57 Canberra?
The B-57 Canberra is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the B-21 Raider's 16.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-21 Raider or B-57 Canberra?
The B-57 Canberra entered service first in 1954, 73 years before the B-21 Raider which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-21 Raider or B-57 Canberra?
The B-57 Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 403 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.