Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider (LRS-B)

[TomS]

Official livestream starts at 1630 PST.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1598362544275656708

View: https://twitter.com/northropgrumman/status/1598362544275656708

 

[The K2]

Official livestream starts at 1630 PST.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1598362544275656708

View: https://twitter.com/northropgrumman/status/1598362544275656708

The AP states the debut will be inside the hanger. We’ll see if that is true.

Pentagon debuts its new stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s newest nuclear stealth bomber is making its public debut after years of secret development and as part of the Pentagon’s answer to rising concerns over a future conflict with China .

apnews.com

 

[aonestudio]

Ahead of B-21 Raider reveal, Northrop CEO touts tech you won't see - Breaking Defense

“When people see the exterior of the B-21, it will be very similar to the B-2,” Kathy Warden said in an interview with Breaking Defense. “The real differences are inside of the platform."

breakingdefense.com

 

[Grey Havoc]

first Picture ?

Nope, a blast from the past.

 

[Manuducati]

Damn, more teasing than my freshly ex-girlfriend. Hope the B-21 will deliver more!

 

[bobbymike]

first Picture ?

Source: Twitter

Could you please post the twitter link or exact Tweet? In fact see nothing that looks like a bomber?

It's a joke. (And note that the actual unveiling is at Palmdale/Plant 42, not Edwards South Base)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1598585669340774405

View: https://twitter.com/exoticaviation/status/1598585669340774405

Might be a big disappointment if the pilot cars they are using are from late late 80s

 

[TomS]

Might be a big disappointment if the pilot cars they are using are from late late 80s

Hey, they said it would look a lot like the B-2 externally. The cars would be period appropriate.

 

[yasotay]

I got this picture last night at the secret unveiling for senior government officials.

 

[Dynoman]

I got this picture last night at the secret unveiling for senior government officials.

LoL! That would explain a lot! Did they ask you to look into the Master of Ceremonies neuralyzer... I mean ball-point pen before you left?

 

[Hydroman]

Roll-out probably going to be inside, currently raining.

 

[Fluff]

Roll-out probably going to be inside, currently raining.

Weather manipulation. What else they got?

 

[FighterJock]

Roll-out probably going to be inside, currently raining.

Just checked the BBC Weather website for Palmdale looks like there is going to be a chance for rain during the roll out ceremony.

 

[yasotay]

I got this picture last night at the secret unveiling for senior government officials.

LoL! That would explain a lot! Did they ask you to look into the Master of Ceremonies neuralyzer... I mean ball-point pen before you left?

I'm sorry, I just got called into my supervisors to meet a well dressed fellow from ... well some government agency, which one escapes me. What were we talking about?

 

[TomS]

I'm sorry, I just got called into my supervisors to meet a well dressed fellow from ... well some government agency, which one escapes me. What were we talking about?

Swamp gas from Venus.

 

[Hydroman]

Today's forecast, rainy with a chance of a B-21.

 

[Hydroman]

I got this picture last night at the secret unveiling for senior government officials.

LoL! That would explain a lot! Did they ask you to look into the Master of Ceremonies neuralyzer... I mean ball-point pen before you left?

I'm sorry, I just got called into my supervisors to meet a well dressed fellow from ... well some government agency, which one escapes me. What were we talking about?

Funny, came across a similar person but here in CA he was wearing a finely tailored Hemp suit and trying to nail me with a Moronizer.

 

[TomS]

Today's forecast, rainy with a chance of a B-21.

Carbon fiber overcast.

 

[donnage99]

I got this picture last night at the secret unveiling for senior government officials.

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senior or retired?

 

[Archibald]

I got this picture last night at the secret unveiling for senior government officials.

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senior or retired?

And then it flew...

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo58o8xn1Qw

 

[kaiserd]

Under the blanket……

 

[Orionblamblam]

It would be *hilarious* if, after making it clear that the B-21 is just a shaved-down B-2, they unveil the thing and it's actually an entirely new, entirely different configuration.

 

[Hydroman]

It would be *hilarious* if, after making it clear that the B-21 is just a shaved-down B-2, they unveil the thing and it's actually an entirely new, entirely different configuration.

We may have to de-fir this one until I get my clippers. Imagine a shaved-down B-2 and its stealthy, can't see hide nor hair of it.

 

[Michel Van]

for the moment goes YouTube Ballistic with B-21 click bait

"the Bomber that Shock China"
"the Super duper VTOL MACH 3 Bomber"
"BREAKING! US Announced Its Deadliest Next Generation Stealth Bomber"
"Nuclear Sub or B-21: what need Australia to face China?" et cetera,

allot of those video feature so fake CGI Aircraft like the awful Stealth Movie...

 

[Maro.Kyo]

It would be *hilarious* if, after making it clear that the B-21 is just a shaved-down B-2, they unveil the thing and it's actually an entirely new, entirely different configuration.

Think about it. Everyone's waiting inside a hanger, anticipating this newest, next generation cutting edge bomber to be reveiled. They take the clothes on top of it away and... it's a B-2. Everyone's confused. What the heck, what should this even mean? Restarting B-2 production was all it was about after all these years? Then, suddenly, you hear a loud bang from the outside. It's a distinctive sound of a sonic boom, followed by a howl. Everyone turns around, goes out to see what in hell's going on. A black plane, flying wing, massive but much sharper looking than B-2's flying away across the hangaer over the runway of Palmdale Regional Airport. Star Spangeled Banner starts playing in the background and there's not a single person not crying. God bless America.

 

[martinbayer]

Just as long as they don't pull a Thunderbird 6 like stunt...

 

[NMaude]

Just as long as they don't pull a Thunderbird 6 like stunt...

You mean this:

 

[Flyaway]

Be funny if they pull the sheet off and it looks like what was supposed to be the rumoured Boeing design instead.

 

[martinbayer]

In that case they should probably rename it "Cuckoo's Egg"...

 

[Grey Havoc]

U.S. Unveils B-21 Raider, the Stealth Bomber Designed to Deter China

The Pentagon is poised to show off its first new bomber in more than 30 years, lifting the veil on the secret long-range jet intended as a central element in Washington’s effort to keep China in check.

www.wsj.com

 

[MihoshiK]

Be funny if they pull the sheet off and it looks like what was supposed to be the rumoured Boeing design instead.

What was that then?

 

[Grey Havoc]

Forgive me if this has been posted already. From back in October:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1577512388248469504

View: https://twitter.com/OverkillMarty/status/1577512388248469504?s=20&t=kAcwePdhMQ9vY49Ljms5mA

 

[X-39]

Be funny if they pull the sheet off and it looks like what was supposed to be the rumoured Boeing design instead.

What was that then?

 

[X-39]

I bet 2 Cents the inlets will be recessed like in this LM tanker concept or either MQ-25 style, one on top of each wing.

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

Livestream in 23 minutes

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chJlJgrvfBY

B-21 Raider

B-21 Raider, the future of long-range strike, will be capable of penetrating the toughest defenses to deliver precision strikes anywhere in the world.

www.northropgrumman.com

 

[zjz]

Starting soon!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgeX78yv6Wc

 

[X-39]

They got us this time, guys. Still +20 minutes to go

 

[zjz]

They got us this time, guys. Still +20 minutes to go
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I thought there is no more Flash player support?

Anyway, looking forward to what's in store .....

 

[X-39]

...

 

[X-39]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1598389826524282880

 

[HyFonic]

Hopefully they don't have a giant microphone covering the front of the aircraft as well...