Key Points and Summary - While sharing the iconic "flying wing" design, the new B-21 Raider is a generational leap beyond its B-2 Spirit predecessor. -The B-2, a Cold War marvel, was a costly, ...

The B-2 Spirit was one of the most advanced aircraft ever built. It was Northrop Grumman's best stealth bomber aircraft, designed to fly across continents and deliver nuclear payloads without warning.

While the B-21 cannot carry quite as large a payload as its B-2 predecessor, advancements in precision-guided munitions mean that it can achieve comparable effects with fewer, smaller weapons. With ...