First flight of American B-21 Raider bomber delayed
- May 24, 2022
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The first flight of the promising Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider strategic bomber was delayed to the USA. The plane will fly for the first time in 2023, according
The first flight of the promising Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider strategic bomber was delayed to the USA. The plane will fly for the first time in 2023, according to The Drive, citing a report from Air Force magazine.
The publication argued that the delay was due to gaps in the supply chain and labor shortages. Defects found during testing can also cause delays.
An unnamed representative of the US Air Force said that the production of the B-21 was part of a program aimed at high-quality assembly of the first flight model.
The reason for the delay of the flight of the B-21 was not disclosed, with reference to the possibility of using the disclosed information by a potential enemy.
It is stated that the production of the B-21 remains a priority for the Department of Defense and the US Air Force. The army plans to buy 145 bombers.
Source: Port Altele
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