The historic event was captured on video in Palmdale, California, near the U.S. Air Force Plant 42, during the morning of Friday, November 10. In the footage, the B-21 Raider can be seen with its landing gear deployed (a typical procedure for the initial flights of an aircraft), escorted by an F-16 aircraft.
The aircraft was unveiled by Northrop Grumman Corporation and the United States Air Force (USAF) on December 2, 2022, where it was described as the world's first sixth-generation combat aircraft. The B-21 is the latest addition to the United States' nuclear triad.
The B-21 is a stealthy, long-range bomber with significant survivability capabilities, capable of carrying a combination of conventional and nuclear munitions. It was developed with future modernization in mind, ensuring that the aircraft and technology can evolve over time to adapt to changing threats.
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