This new bomber looks bad ass

[Gatordiddy]

B-21 Raider makes public debut; will become backbone of Air Force’s bomber fleet

 

[B52G8rAC]

It is bad ass. Radar sig significantly smaller than the B2. Which was very very small. No caulking and taping and sig testing for every mission. No tapping on the skin with quarters to detect delamination. More range. Greater payload. Better comms and electronics in general.

 

[Jake from State Farm]

It is bad ass. Radar sig significantly smaller than the B2. Which was very very small. No caulking and taping and sig testing for every mission. No tapping on the skin with quarters to detect delamination. More range. Greater payload. Better comms and electronics in general.

And cheaper to buy and maintain!

 

[Jake from State Farm]

Merica!!!!!!!!

 

[NVGator]

But how fast?

 

[Gatordiddy]

But how fast?

 

[Nalt]

It doesn't have the range of the B-52 though. But of course, if it can be refueled inflight then the range is infinite possibly...

Good info sheet here.

 

[deuce]

It doesn't have the range of the B-52 though. But of course, if it can be refueled inflight then the range is infinite possibly...

Good info sheet here.

B52--------- BUFF !

 

[B52G8rAC]

From what I've read, the B-21 can hold targets at risk all over the globe from US basing, without the need for refueling. I am not sure exactly what that means and if that capability relies on standoff missiles. The BUFF can fly about 9000 miles unrefueled with a weapons load. I am guessing the Raider is in the same class. BTW the NM number in the range box is wrong.

 

[B52G8rAC]

View attachment 52062

Why do you assume 2 engines? And the assumed thrust is way low. The F135 Core Engine produces 28K lbs of thrust.

 

[Gatordiddy]

Why do you assume 2 engines? And the assumed thrust is way low. The F135 Core Engine produces 28K lbs of thrust.

For the record- that was a screenshot
No commentary from me

I know better

 

[Ironhead]

Yeah, as with any Military Aircraft, Ship, tank etc., the Gov is not going to release the actual top speed, payload or any specs that could help identify or otherwise deter their missions.

 

[CGgater]

I’ll bet one of those is more than the CG’s entire annual budget. #underpaidservice.