New US B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Passes Major Weapons Milestone
Summary
A B-21 Raider test aircraft completed a weapons test after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California and releasing a conventional weapon. The U.S. Air Force plans to buy at least 100 bombers and expects the first to arrive at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota next year.Key Facts
- The B-21 test aircraft released a conventional weapon during the test.
- The test aircraft took off from Edwards Air Force Base in California.
- The type of conventional weapon used in the test has not been identified.
- The B-21 is designed to carry conventional bombs and nuclear weapons.
- The bomber is intended to replace the B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit fleets.
- The U.S. Air Force plans to buy at least 100 B-21s.
- Ellsworth Air Force Base is expected to become the B-21’s first operational hub next year.
- The U.S. Air Force has approved future B-21 basing at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and Dyess Air Force Base in Texas.
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