10 Facts About Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider

Summary

This article by Northrop Grumman makes the following points:

• The B-21 is optimized for the high-end threat environment and will play a critical role in USAF’s most complex missions.
• The aircraft will deliver a new era of capability and can provide both conventional and nuclear payloads.
• The B-21 Raider is named in honour of the ‘Doolittle Raiders’ that changed the course of World War II.
• Read the full article to see all ten critical facts about the B21.

References

Recent Runway Posts related to this topic:

• World Gets First Look at B-21 Raider | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)

References from the Web:

• DEC 2022 RAAF Chief Robert Chipman's visit to United States sparks renewed speculation Australia could purchase nuclear-capable B-21 Raiders—ABC News
• DEC 2022 China Responds To US B-21 Stealth Bomber’s Threat; Says ‘Raid The Raider’ & Give Them No Chance To Fly—Eurasian Times

Source Information:

• Article Source: https://news.northropgrumman.com/
• Media Check: Northrop Grumman - About us
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)