The futuristic B-21 Raider warplane has taken its first flight, shifting it nearer to turning into the nation’s subsequent nuclear weapons stealth bomber
ByTARA COPP Related Press
November 10, 2023, 11:03 AM
FILE – The B-21 Raider stealth bomber is unveiled at Northrop Grumman, Dec. 2, 2022, in Palmdale, Calif. The B-21 Raider has taken it’s first flight, shifting the futuristic warplane nearer to turning into the nation’s subsequent nuclear weapons stealth bomber. The Raider flew out of Palmdale, Calif., the place it has been below testing and improvement by Northrop Grumman. (AP Picture/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
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WASHINGTON — The B-21 Raider took its first check flight on Friday, shifting the futuristic warplane nearer to turning into the nation’s subsequent nuclear weapons stealth bomber.
The Raider flew in Palmdale, California, the place it has been below testing and improvement by Northrop Grumman.
The Air Pressure is planning to construct 100 of the warplanes, which have a flying wing form very similar to its predecessor the B-2 Spirit however will incorporate superior supplies, propulsion and stealth expertise to make it extra survivable in a future battle. The aircraft is deliberate to be produced in variants with and with out pilots.
“The B-21 Raider is in flight testing,” Air Pressure spokeswoman Ann Stefanek mentioned.
Such testing is a crucial step within the marketing campaign to supply “survivable, long-range, penetrating strike capabilities to discourage aggression and strategic assaults towards america, allies, and companions,” Stefanek mentioned.
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