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B-21 Raider vs F-22 Raptor

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-21 Raider
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-22 Raptor
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Specifications
B-21 Raider F-22 Raptor
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Bombers Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Lockheed Martin
First flight 10 November 2023 7 September 1997
Year introduced 2027 2005
Number produced 3 units 195 units
Average unit price $700 million $150 million
Wing area -- m² 78.0 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 13.6 m
Height -- m 5.1 m
Length 16.0 m 18.9 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 2414 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 19,812 m
Max. takeoff weight 81,647 kg 38,000 kg
Empty weight 31,751 kg 19,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,120 kgf 2 x 15,876 kgf
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Overview

The B-21 Raider is a Bombers built by Northrop Grumman, while the F-22 Raptor is a Combat Aircraft by Lockheed Martin.

The F-22 Raptor reaches 2,414 km/h — 2.3x the B-21 Raider's 1,050 km/h. The B-21 Raider has an operational range of 9,600 km vs 3,000 km for the F-22 Raptor. The F-22 Raptor operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 15,000 m for the B-21 Raider. At 81,647 kg MTOW, the B-21 Raider is 2.1x the F-22 Raptor's 38,000 kg.

The B-21 Raider has been produced in 3 units vs 195 for the F-22 Raptor. Unit cost is $700M for the B-21 Raider vs $150M for the F-22 Raptor. The F-22 Raptor first flew 26 years before the B-21 Raider (1997 vs 2023).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-21 Raider or F-22 Raptor?
The F-22 Raptor is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the B-21 Raider's 1,050 km/h, a difference of 1,364 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-21 Raider or F-22 Raptor?
The B-21 Raider has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the F-22 Raptor's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-21 Raider or F-22 Raptor?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the B-21 Raider's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-21 Raider or F-22 Raptor?
The B-21 Raider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 81,647 kg compared to the F-22 Raptor's 38,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-21 Raider or F-22 Raptor?
The F-22 Raptor is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the B-21 Raider's 16.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-21 Raider or F-22 Raptor?
The B-21 Raider is more expensive at approximately $700 million per unit compared to the F-22 Raptor at $150 million.
Which entered service first, the B-21 Raider or F-22 Raptor?
The F-22 Raptor entered service first in 2005, 22 years before the B-21 Raider which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-21 Raider or F-22 Raptor?
The F-22 Raptor has been produced in greater numbers with 195 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.