Is B-2 a spirit?
The Northrop (later Northrop Grumman) B-2 Spirit, also known as the Stealth Bomber, is an American heavy strategic bomber, featuring low observable stealth technology designed for penetrating dense anti-aircraft defenses….Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit.
| B-2 Spirit | |
|---|---|
| Number built | 21 |
How does b2 Spirit work?
The B-2’s windows have a fine wire mesh built into them, designed to scatter radar. Any radar returns are reduced by the composite materials used, which further deflect any signals. Special heat-resistant material near the exhausts mean the airframe absorbs very little heat.
How many bombs can a B-2 Spirit carry?
The B-2 can carry up to sixteen B-61 or megaton-yield B-83 nuclear gravity bombs on the rotary launchers inside its two bomb bays.
Where are B-2 spirits based?
Whiteman AFB
Whiteman AFB, Mo., is the only operational base for the B-2. The first aircraft, Spirit of Missouri, was delivered Dec. 17, 1993. Depot maintenance responsibility for the B-2 is performed by Air Force contractor support and is managed at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center at Tinker AFB, Okla.
Can the B-2 be detected?
With a radar cross-section of 0.1 metres squared, the same as a bird, the B2 has the exceptional ability to avoid radar detection and consequently penetrate otherwise impenetrable defenses.