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 publicly released the first footage of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber undergoing flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base.
- The B-21 is intended to be the backbone of the service's future bomber force, offering survivable, long-range penetrating strike capabilities.
- Production of the B-21 is progressing, with multiple aircraft in various stages of final assembly and testing, and the Air Force plans to purchase at least 100.
- Ellsworth, Whiteman, and Dyess Air Force Bases have been designated as the primary operating facilities for the B-21 Raider.
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