The B-21 isn’t just America’s next stealth bomber, it’s the most advanced aircraft ever built and we’re finally allowed to see it.
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In one of the most hotly anticipated military aviation reveals in history, Northrop Grumman, together with the U.S. Air Force, has finally lifted the veil from the B-21 Raider stealth bomber.
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Our first glimpse of the B-21 Raider. (Northrop Grumman screengrab)
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B-21 being rolled out under much fanfare. (Northrop Grumman video screencap)
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Fully unobscured front of the B-21 Raider. (Northrop Grumman video screencap)
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A released shot from Northrop Grumman.
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Another released shot from Northrop Grumman.
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B-21 in full. (Howard Altman/Thewarzone.com)