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First flight of the B-21 "Raider" aircraft

Entry into service expected in 2026 or 2027, barring complications

The B-21 "Raider" aircraft made its first flight on Friday, November 10. This is a further step towards the launch of a new fleet of long-range stealth bombers, that is invisible to radar, with nuclear capacity built by the American company Northrop Grumman. The aircraft was publicly presented in December 2022 and on that occasion the US Air Force planned to purchase at least 100 examples.The aircraft...

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DefenseB-21 Raider: identified the first Air Force base for the stealth bomber

After the tests it will start to replace the B-1B and B-2 -DATA SHEETS

The Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota will most likely be the first air force base in the United States to host the new Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider stealth bomber, while the Whiteman AFB, Missuori,... more

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