This week, the United States Air Force disclosed images of its forthcoming stealth bomber, which is expected to be operational in the near future.
Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider, a new strategic long-range stealth bomber, was unveiled by the U.S. Military at a special ceremony in Palmdale, California.
The Northrop B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and the B-1 Lancer bomber, which have been in service for three decades, will be replaced by the B-21.
The B-21 is visually comparable to the B-2; however, it is smaller and considerably more advanced due to its expanded electronic and cyber warfare capabilities and more sophisticated stealth technology.
The U.S. Military is requesting over 100 B-21s, a quantity that will dwarf the 21 B-2 bombers that were ever constructed.
The B-21 Raider was named in commemoration of the Doolittle Raid of World War II, which occurred on April 18, 1942.
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