A long-range penetrating stealth bomber developed for conventional and nuclear strike in highly contested environments, with production-representative test aircraft in flight test.
Primary roleBomber
First flight2023
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Corporation
Documented variants2
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| B-21 first flight-test aircraft | Prototype | Bomber | United States Air Force |
| B-21 second flight-test aircraft | Prototype | Bomber | United States Air Force |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
B-21 first flight-test aircraft
B-21 first flight-test aircraft — C021 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 2
Powerplant: 2 × twin turbofans; engine model classified/not publicly asserted
Armament: Long-range penetrating conventional and nuclear strike capability; detailed weapon integration remains classified.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- B-21 Raider continues flight test, production — United States Air Force · Tier 1