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B-21 Raider vs Vulcan

B-21 Raider vs Vulcan at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 1,039 km/h, range 9,600 vs 4,195 km, max takeoff weight 81,647 vs 77,111 kg, built 3 vs 134 units.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-21 Raider
Avro Vulcan bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vulcan
Specifications
B-21 Raider Vulcan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Avro
First flight 10 November 2023 30 August 1952
Year introduced 2027 1956
Number produced 3 units 134 units
Average unit price $700 million --
Wing area -- m² 330.2 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 30.3 m
Height -- m 8.1 m
Length 16.0 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 1039 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 4,195 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 81,647 kg 77,111 kg
Empty weight 31,751 kg 37,908 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 Vulcan?
The B-21 Raider is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Vulcan's 1,039 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-21 Raider or Vulcan?
The B-21 Raider has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the Vulcan's 4,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-21 Raider or Vulcan?
The Vulcan 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 Vulcan?
The B-21 Raider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 81,647 kg compared to the Vulcan's 77,111 kg.
Which is larger, the B-21 Raider or Vulcan?
The Vulcan is longer at 29.6 meters compared to the B-21 Raider's 16.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-21 Raider or Vulcan?
The Vulcan entered service first in 1956, 71 years before the B-21 Raider which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-21 Raider or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has been produced in greater numbers with 134 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.