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B-21 Raider vs Victor

B-21 Raider vs Victor at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 1,009 km/h, range 9,600 vs 9,662 km, max takeoff weight 81,647 vs 92,986 kg, built 3 vs 86 units.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-21 Raider
Handley Page Victor bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Victor
Specifications
B-21 Raider Victor
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Handley Page
First flight 10 November 2023 24 December 1952
Year introduced 2027 1958
Number produced 3 units 86 units
Average unit price $700 million --
Wing area -- m² 223.5 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 34.0 m
Height -- m 8.6 m
Length 16.0 m 35.0 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 1009 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 9,662 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 81,647 kg 92,986 kg
Empty weight 31,751 kg 40,383 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,240 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-21 Raider or Victor?
The B-21 Raider is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Victor's 1,009 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-21 Raider or Victor?
The Victor has a longer range at 9,662 km compared to the B-21 Raider's 9,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-21 Raider or Victor?
The Victor has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the B-21 Raider's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-21 Raider or Victor?
The Victor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,986 kg compared to the B-21 Raider's 81,647 kg.
Which is larger, the B-21 Raider or Victor?
The Victor is longer at 35.0 meters compared to the B-21 Raider's 16.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-21 Raider or Victor?
The Victor entered service first in 1958, 69 years before the B-21 Raider which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-21 Raider or Victor?
The Victor has been produced in greater numbers with 86 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.