B-21 Raider Enters Accelerated 73-Day Flight Test Program
The U.S. Air Force's new B-21 Raider stealth bomber has begun an exceptionally rapid flight test program at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The aggressive schedule aims to complete the entire test and evaluation cycle for the first aircraft in just 73 days. This acceleration is made possible by extensive use of digital engineering and advanced manufacturing, which identified and resolved issues before the aircraft was even built. Compared to the decades-long development of its predecessor, the B-2, this fast-track approach is designed to deliver the next-generation strategic bomber into service much more quickly. The program's success could set a new standard for future military aircraft development.
Official Source: https://interestingengineering.com/military/b21-raider-stealth-bomber-73-day-test-cycle
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