The vessel will represent a generational leap in aircraft technology.
by the multinational aerospace and defense technology company.The advent of the bomber will represent a generational leap in aircraft technology and development. The B-21 is the Air Force’s first new bomber in more than three decades and it has been designed to be advanced enough to qualify as a sixth-generation aircraft.Furthermore, the B-21 Raider will be capable of penetrating the toughest defenses to deliver precision strikes anywhere in the world.
“The B-21 is the most advanced military aircraft ever built and is a product of pioneering innovation and technological excellence,” said in the statement Doug Young, sector vice president and general manager, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems. “The Raider showcases the dedication and skills of the thousands of people working every day to deliver this aircraft.”
Northrop Grumman got the contract to build the advanced machine back in 2015 and has since then assembled a nationwide team to design, test and develop the world’s most advanced strike aircraft. As such, it can be said that the B-21 is a product of Northrop Grumman’s pioneering digital engineering practices and advanced manufacturing techniques together with breakthrough stealth technology.
On Dec. 2, we’ll unveil the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft. Stay tuned for your first look at the B-21 Raider.
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