B-1B Lancer vs B-21 Raider

American strategic bomber, designed during the Cold War, notably deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan for long-range heavy bombing.
Picture of B-1B Lancer
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Bomber
Manufacturer Rockwell
First flight 23 March 1983
Year of introduction 1986
Number produced 104 units
Average unit price $283 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 181.2 mΒ²
Wingspan 41.8 m β—‰
Height 10.4 m
Length 44.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1340 km/h β—‰
Operational range 12,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg β—‰
Empty weight 87,100 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 6,577 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of B-1B Lancer
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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