The New B-21 Raider Bomber Has the Stealth Signature of a ‘Mosquito’
Story by Steve Balestrieri • 4h
PUBLISHED on August 14, 2025, 8:24 AM EDT - Key Points and Summary - The B-21 Raider, America's next-generation stealth bomber, is deliberately smaller and lighter than its B-2 Spirit predecessor for several key reasons.
-This design choice by Lockheed's Skunk Works significantly enhances its stealth, reducing its radar cross-section to the size of a "mosquito."
-The B-21 incorporates more advanced, fifth-generation-plus stealth technology for 360-degree low observability, unlike the B-2's frontal focus.
-This smaller, more agile airframe also offers greater operational flexibility and prioritizes precision over raw payload, reflecting a modern doctrine of delivering smarter, more effective munitions with fewer, more survivable platforms.
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