B-52 Stratofortress vs B-21 Raider
| American strategic bomber, significant for Cold War role, actively used in conflict zones from Vietnam to the Gulf War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bomber |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 15 April 1952 |
| Year of introduction | 1955 |
| Number produced | 744 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| American stealth bomber, developed in the 21st century, renowned for advanced technologies and potential for pivotal strategic deployments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 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 | 370.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 56.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.4 m |
| Length | 48.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 13,900 km |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 220,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 83,250 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 8 x 7,747 kgf ◉ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 40.0 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 81,647 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 31,751 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 12,240 kgf ◉ |