The Northrop B-2 Spirit, also known as the Stealth Bomber, [3] is an American heavy strategic bomber, featuring low-observable stealth technology designed to penetrate dense anti-aircraft defenses.

Apr 2, 2025 · The Pentagon has sent at least six B-2 bombers – 30% of the US Air Force’s stealth bomber fleet – to the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia, in what analysts have called a message to Iran ...

The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. A dramatic leap forward in technology, the bomber represents a major milestone in the U.S. bomber modernization program.

The B-2, a Northrop Grumman engineering marvel and legendary aircraft, spelled a quantum leap for technology and American air superiority. Even today, the B-2 continues to perform, inspire and pave the way forward.

The U.S. Air Force's B-2 stealth bomber is a key component of the nation's long-range strike arsenal, and one of the most survivable aircraft in the world. Its unique stealth characteristics allow it to penetrate the most sophisticated enemy defenses.

Mar 27, 2025 · A B-2 Spirit assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., sits on the flightline of Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, in support of a Bomber Task Force deployment, Aug. 24, 2020. As part of the BTF deployment, B-2s participated in a combined United States-Australia exercise with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and Australian Defence Forces ...

B-2 Technical Details. Type: Strategic, long-range heavy bomber with low-observable technology and all-altitude capability to penetrate the most sophisticated air defenses in nuclear and conventional missions Power Plant: Four General Electric F118-GE-100 turbofans, each 17,300 lbs. thrust. Crew: Two (pilot and mission commander) Wingspan: 172 feet

Dec 31, 2022 · The B1 and B2 bombers are both important current military aircraft, but there are some distinct differences between them. Comparing the two reveals various differences in mission capabilities, design, and the role they both play in modern defense tactics.

Dec 8, 2023 · The B-2 Spirit, developed by Northrup Grumman, is an exceptional and unparalleled stealth bomber that can carry nuclear weapons undetected by enemy radar. The development process of the B-2 Spirit was a challenging feat, with the design being changed from a high-altitude bomber to a low-altitude flying wing, delaying its maiden flight and ...

The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit merged the high aerodynamic efficiency of the "flying wing" design with composite materials, special coatings and classified stealth technologies. As a result, the B-2 became virtually invisible to even the most sophisticated air defense radar systems.