Northrop Grumman
The U.S. Air Force announced today the B-21 Raider has commenced engine runs as part of its ground test program at Northrop Grummanβs Palmdale, California, facility. Engine testing is an essential milestone for the program as the worldβs first sixth-generation aircraft continues on the path to flight test.
The B-21βs first flight will remain a data driven event that is monitored by Northrop Grumman and the United States Air Force.
Developed with the next generation of stealth technology, advanced networking capabilities and open systems architecture, the B-21 Raider will serve as the backbone of Americaβs bomber fleet.