Discover the secrets behind the B-2 Spirit, the most advanced stealth bomber ever built. Learn how its cutting-edge design makes it nearly invisible to radar, allowing it to fly undetected into enemy territory and deliver precision-guided weapons from thousands of miles away. Explore its groundbreaking technologies, from radar-absorbent materials to its powerful engines, and discover why this $2.13 billion aircraft is a crucial part of U.S. defense.
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Watch now to uncover the mysteries of the B-2 Spirit! The B-2 is a flying wing aircraft, meaning that it has no fuselage or tail. It has significant advantages over previous bombers due to its blend of low-observable technologies with high aerodynamic efficiency and a large payload.
Low observability provides greater freedom of action at high altitudes, thus increasing both range and field of view for onboard sensors. The USAF reports its range as approximately 6,000 nautical miles 11,000 km. At cruising altitude, the B-2 refuels every six hours, taking on up to 50 short tons (45,000 kg) of fuel at a time.
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The development and construction of the B-2 required pioneering use of computer-aided design and manufacturing technologies due to its complex flight characteristics and design requirements to maintain very low visibility to multiple means of detection.
