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B-21 Raider vs Canberra

B-21 Raider vs Canberra at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 933 km/h, range 9,600 vs 5,440 km, max takeoff weight 81,647 vs 24,948 kg, built 3 vs 949 units.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-21 Raider
English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Specifications
B-21 Raider Canberra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman English Electric
First flight 10 November 2023 13 May 1949
Year introduced 2027 1951
Number produced 3 units 949 units
Average unit price $700 million --
Wing area -- m² 89.2 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 19.5 m
Height -- m 4.8 m
Length 16.0 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 933 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 5,440 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 81,647 kg 24,948 kg
Empty weight 31,751 kg 9,820 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,240 kgf 2 x 3,357 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-21 Raider or Canberra?
The B-21 Raider is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Canberra's 933 km/h, a difference of 117 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-21 Raider or Canberra?
The B-21 Raider has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the Canberra's 5,440 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-21 Raider or Canberra?
The B-21 Raider has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Canberra's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-21 Raider or Canberra?
The B-21 Raider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 81,647 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the B-21 Raider or Canberra?
The 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 Canberra?
The Canberra entered service first in 1951, 76 years before the B-21 Raider which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-21 Raider or Canberra?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.