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B-21 Raider vs Valiant

B-21 Raider vs Valiant at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 912 km/h, range 9,600 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 81,647 vs 63,503 kg, built 3 vs 108 units.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-21 Raider
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
Specifications
B-21 Raider Valiant
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Vickers
First flight 10 November 2023 18 May 1951
Year introduced 2027 1955
Number produced 3 units 108 units
Average unit price $700 million --
Wing area -- m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 34.9 m
Height -- m 9.8 m
Length 16.0 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 81,647 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 31,751 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,240 kgf 4 x 44 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-21 Raider or Valiant?
The B-21 Raider is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Valiant's 912 km/h, a difference of 138 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-21 Raider or Valiant?
The B-21 Raider has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the Valiant's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-21 Raider or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the B-21 Raider's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-21 Raider or Valiant?
The B-21 Raider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 81,647 kg compared to the Valiant's 63,503 kg.
Which is larger, the B-21 Raider or Valiant?
The Valiant is longer at 33.0 meters compared to the B-21 Raider's 16.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-21 Raider or Valiant?
The Valiant entered service first in 1955, 72 years before the B-21 Raider which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-21 Raider or Valiant?
The Valiant has been produced in greater numbers with 108 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.