US EditionSecond B-21 Flies for First Time as Air Force Eyes Testing Expansion
The second B-21 Raider's maiden flight enables advanced testing phases, accelerating operational readiness and supporting the U.S. Air Force's plan to field at least 100 bombers, officials said.
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A Second B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Is Flying In California
Key Points and Summary – Video from aviation photographer Jarod Hamilton shows the second B-21 Raider launching from USAF Plant 42 (Palmdale) around 8 a.m. PT on Sept. 11, gear down and escorted by an F-16—classic early flight-test cues. The Air Force hasn’t confirmed the sortie or destination, but observers expect a ferry to Edwards AFB, home to the B-21 Combined Test Force. The second B-21 Raider has flown! #b21 #b21raider pic.twitter.com/PxgO…
U.S. Air Force Accelerates B-21 Raider Testing With Arrival Of Second Stealth Bomber
Second B-21 test aircraft joins fleet at Edwards AFB, boosting mission systems and weapons integration while moving the Air Force closer to operational readiness. The U.S. Air Force announced the arrival of a second B-21 Raider test aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base in California, a move that significantly boosts the service’s capacity to test […] U.S. Air Force Accelerates B-21 Raider Testing With Arrival Of Second Stealth Bomber
This is not yet a serial copy. On Thursday, September 11, 2025, the aircraft manufacturer Northrop Grumman revealed the first flight of the second B-21 Raider de préserie. The stealth flying wing is now in the hands of the soldiers at Edwards AFB. Let's remember that this new generation strategic bomber program is one of the most [...] This content A second Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider flies! was first published on legendary aircraft.net - Encyc…
Northrop Grumman delivers second B-21 Raider test aircraft to Edwards Air Force Base
The next stage of the programme will focus beyond flight performance, examining weapons and mission systems that Northrop Grumman says make the B-21 “an unrivaled stealth bomber.” A new software package will also be tested, which the company says will allow “seamless upgrades to the B-21 fleet, ensuring its mission capability and weapons evolve to outpace any threat.” This phase complements an extensive ground testing campaign involving several …
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