Why the B-21 Raider is untouchable.

Описание: B-21 Raider – America’s New Stealth Bomber

The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider is the United States’ first new bomber in over three decades—a next-generation, long-range stealth aircraft designed to penetrate advanced air defenses and strike global targets with precision. In this documentary, we explore the B-21’s origins, lineage, development, and the strategic implications of what may become the most important military aircraft of the 21st century.

Building on the flying wing legacy of the Horten Ho 229, the YB-49, and the B-2 Spirit, the B-21 represents a generational leap in low-observable design, digital engineering, and combat sustainability. Developed under the U.S. Air Force’s Long Range Strike Bomber program and unveiled in 2022, the Raider is dual-capable—designed to carry both nuclear and conventional weapons. Unlike the maintenance-heavy B-2, the B-21 was engineered from the outset for operational affordability and global deployability, with improved radar cross-section, durability, and open-systems architecture.

As we detail in this video, the B-21 is projected to become the backbone of U.S. strategic bomber forces, complementing upgraded B-52s and replacing the aging B-1 and B-2 fleets. It’s designed for global strike without forward basing, with deep-penetration capability against peer adversaries like China and Russia. Flight testing began in 2023, and initial operational units will stand up later this decade. The program is on track with cost and performance targets, though questions remain about its survivability in future high-tech conflicts and its adaptability to unmanned or autonomous operations.

From Cold War flying wings to today’s digitally engineered stealth platforms, the B-21 continues a lineage of innovation while addressing the harsh strategic realities of tomorrow’s contested battlespace. This is the story of the Raider—where aerospace heritage meets the future of deterrence.

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