5 Reasons The USAF Thinks The B-21 Raider Might Fit An NGAD Fighter Role

The War Zone recently reported that United States Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allivin as saying the NGAD 6th generation fighter jet is undergoing a deep review. Allivin was asked at an event, “As the NGAD review goes forward, like, is it possible that what that ends up with could be the B-21 taking a larger role?” Allivin replied, “We have not taken that off the table.” Concerns about the aircraft’s high costs (expected to be $300 million or more each) triggered the review in the NGAD. Emerging technologies (like advanced unmanned platforms) are also likely to be considered. Here are some reasons the B-21 Raider could partially fit an NGAD role.