B-21 taking shape

[DrainBamage]

More images have been emerging from USAF of new US bomber. They are still just artist renderings but gives a good idea of what to expect. It's about 2/3 size of B-2 so probably slightly smaller payload but there was a requirement to be able to deliver the 30,000 lb MOP and have similar range as B-2.

No more saw-tooth shape on the back end. Cleaner top profile with smaller inlets so probably even stealthier from a top profile than B-2.

 

[22lcidw]

The costs need to be as promised. This craft will fly higher with a slightly different mission capability. The B 2 was originally supposed to do the same but was changed late in development to fly lower. The craft had to be reinforced for the stresses and the costs rose. The powers that be found out we need to fly higher anyway with these craft from B 2 experience.