B-2 Spirit vs B-21 Raider

American stealth bomber, operational since the late 20th century, notably deployed in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq conflicts.
Picture of B-2 Spirit
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Bomber
Manufacturer Northrop
First flight 17 July 1989
Year of introduction 1993
Number produced 21 units
Average unit price $750 million
American stealth bomber, developed in the 21st century, renowned for advanced technologies and potential for pivotal strategic deployments.
Picture of B-21 Raider
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Bomber
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman
First flight 10 November 2023
Year of introduction 2027
Number produced 3 units
Average unit price $0.7 million
Wing area 478.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 52.0 m β—‰
Height 5.0 m
Length 21.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 972 km/h β—‰
Operational range 12,000 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 170,200 kg β—‰
Empty weight 71,668 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 7,847 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of B-2 Spirit
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 40.0 m β—‰
Height -- m
Length 16.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 980 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 15,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 81,647 kg β—‰
Empty weight 31,751 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 12,240 kgf β—‰

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