B-21 Raider
DevelopmentBomber · Air Force · Northrop Grumman
Next-generation stealth strategic bomber to replace the B-2 Spirit.
Total Cost
$203B
Unit Cost
$0.8B per unit
Development
12 years
Planned Units
100
Delivered
0
Start Year
2015
IOC Year
2027
Key Details
First flight December 2023. One of few recent programs on cost/schedule. Classified program details.
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