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B-21 Raider vs B-66 Destroyer

B-21 Raider vs B-66 Destroyer at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 1,015 km/h, range 9,600 vs 3,974 km, max takeoff weight 81,647 vs 37,648 kg, built 3 vs 294 units.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-21 Raider
Douglas B-66 Destroyer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-66 Destroyer
Specifications
B-21 Raider B-66 Destroyer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Douglas
First flight 10 November 2023 28 June 1954
Year introduced 2027 1956
Number produced 3 units 294 units
Average unit price $700 million --
Wing area -- m² 72.5 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 22.1 m
Height -- m 7.2 m
Length 16.0 m 22.9 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 1015 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 3,974 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,009 m
Max. takeoff weight 81,647 kg 37,648 kg
Empty weight 31,751 kg 19,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,240 kgf 2 x 4,627 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-21 Raider or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-21 Raider is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 1,015 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-21 Raider or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-21 Raider has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 3,974 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-21 Raider or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-21 Raider has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-21 Raider or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-21 Raider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 81,647 kg compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 37,648 kg.
Which is larger, the B-21 Raider or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-66 Destroyer is longer at 22.9 meters compared to the B-21 Raider's 16.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-21 Raider or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-66 Destroyer entered service first in 1956, 71 years before the B-21 Raider which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-21 Raider or B-66 Destroyer?
The B-66 Destroyer has been produced in greater numbers with 294 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.