The U.S. Air Force released footage of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber undergoing flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Wednesday’s video (below) marks the service’s first reveal of the aircraft’s flight operations.
U.S. Air Force Releases New Video of B-21 Raider
The service has also announced two additional Air Force base locations for the stealth bomber.
Key Takeaways:
- The U.S. Air Force released the first public footage of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber undergoing flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
- Flight testing is a critical step for the B-21, which is intended to be the backbone of the future bomber force, providing survivable, long-range, penetrating strike capabilities.
- The B-21 has officially moved into low-rate production, with several bombers in various stages of assembly and testing.
- The Air Force plans to acquire at least 100 B-21s, with Ellsworth, Whiteman, and Dyess Air Force Bases designated as main operating facilities.
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