The US Air Force released two new images of Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider in a hangar, and this strategic bomber is set to complete its first flight in 2023. This aircraft will eventually replace the US Air Force’s 63 Rockwell B-1 strategic bombers by 2040 and 20 Northrop Grumman B-2 strategic bombers.
Technically speaking, all of the technology is classified, including its size, required stealth, structure, number / type of engines, projected weapons, and onboard sensors. There are a total of six B-21 Raiders in production and the US Air Force plans to build 100 that can deploy either nuclear weapons or conventional bombs, all of which can be piloted with or without a human crew.
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With the B-21, the U.S. Air Force will be able to deter or defeat threats anywhere in the world. The B-21 exemplifies how Northrop Grumman is leading the industry in digital transformation and digital engineering, ultimately delivering more value to our customers,” said Tom Jones, corporate vice president and president, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems.
