GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

B-21 Raider vs Pe-2 Buck

B-21 Raider vs Pe-2 Buck at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 540 km/h, range 9,600 vs 1,315 km, max takeoff weight 81,647 vs 8,520 kg, built 3 vs 11,430 units.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-21 Raider
Petlyakov Pe-2 Buck bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Pe-2 Buck
Specifications
B-21 Raider Pe-2 Buck
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Petlyakov
First flight 10 November 2023 22 December 1939
Year introduced 2027 1941
Number produced 3 units 11430 units
Average unit price $700 million --
Wing area -- m² 40.5 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 17.2 m
Height -- m 3.4 m
Length 16.0 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 1,315 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 8,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 81,647 kg 8,520 kg
Empty weight 31,751 kg 5,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,240 kgf 2 x 820 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Guide US Aircraft Designations Soviet and Russian Aircraft Designations
B-21 Raider vs Tu-160 Blackjack

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-21 Raider or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-21 Raider is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 540 km/h, a difference of 510 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-21 Raider or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-21 Raider has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 1,315 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-21 Raider or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-21 Raider has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,800 meters (28,871 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-21 Raider or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-21 Raider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 81,647 kg compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.
Which is larger, the B-21 Raider or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-21 Raider is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-21 Raider or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck entered service first in 1941, 86 years before the B-21 Raider which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-21 Raider or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in greater numbers with 11,430 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.