B-21 Raider’s Extended Range Increases Demand for Aerial Refueling Support

A fleet of 100 B-21 Raiders would require more tankers than the 20 B-2 Spirits currently in service, as well as a faster fuel transfer rate to reduce the time needed to refuel in the air. The B-21 Raider, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation stealth bomber, is making significant progress in its testing phase. As […] The post B-21 Raider’s Extended Range Increases Demand for Aerial Refueling Support appeared first on The Aviationist.

Mar 10, 2025 - 16:23
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B-21 Raider’s Extended Range Increases Demand for Aerial Refueling Support
B-21 increased tanker demand

A fleet of 100 B-21 Raiders would require more tankers than the 20 B-2 Spirits currently in service, as well as a faster fuel transfer rate to reduce the time needed to refuel in the air. The B-21 Raider, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation stealth bomber, is making significant progress in its testing phase. As […]

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