The secretive stealth bomber was designed and developed at the defense contractor's expanding campus at Melbourne Orlando ...
A fleet of 100 B-21 Raiders would require more tankers than the 20 B-2 Spirits currently in service, as well as a faster fuel transfer rate to reduce the time needed to refuel in the air.
Summary: The U.S. Air Force is considering limiting its purchase of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider to 100 units amid concerns of rapid technological advancements. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen.
When the B-21 Raider is ready to join the fleet, the new bomber will take on a significant role in U.S. strategy, as two of America’s three strategic bombers are slated for retirement.