How The B-21 Raider Is Designed To Cost Less To Operate Than The B-2 Spirit

The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider strategic stealth bomber is the next-generation replacement for the older Northrop B-2 Spirit. One of the major updates is that it is designed from the ground up for a higher operational tempo and to be comparatively affordable. As discussed below, ‘comparatively affordable’ is relative, and the aircraft will still be too expensive for all but the most well-funded air forces to feasibly operate.