B-2 Spirit (Stealth Bomber) American Heavy Strategic Bomber
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Basic Information
Name
B-2 Spirit (Stealth Bomber) American Heavy Strategic Bomber
Designation
B-2
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
—
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Date of Introduction
1997
Description
The B-2 Spirit (Stealth Bomber) American Heavy Stetegic Bomber, featuring low-observable stealth technology designed to penetrate dense anti-aircraft defenses.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Engine
Turbofan (17300 hp)
Max Speed
1010.0 km/h
Cruise Speed
900.0 km/h
Range
11000.0 km
Service Ceiling
15200 m
Wingspan
52.40 m
System
Alternate Designation(s)
B-2 Spirit; Stealth Bomber
Primary Function / Type
Heavy Stetegic Bomber
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Crew
2: pilot (left seat) and mission commander (right seat)
Number of Engines
4 ea
Internal Ordance Bays
2 internal bays for ordnance and payload with an official limit of 40,000 lb (18,000 kg); maximum estimated limit is 50,000 lb (23,000 kg.
Dimensions
Length
21.0 m
Height
5.18 m
Wingspan
52.4 m
Wing Area
478 m2
Empty Weight
71,700 kg
Gross Weight
152,200 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight
70,600 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
4 × General Electric F118-GE-100
Engine Type
non-afterburning Turbofans
Engine Power
17,300 lbf (77 kN) thrust each
Fuel Capacity
75,750 kg
Maximum Range
11,000 km
Cruise Speed
900 km/h
Maximum Speed
1,010 km/h
Service Ceiling
15,200 m
Armament
Internal Ordance Bays
2 internal bays for ordnance and payload with an official limit of 40,000 lb (18,000 kg); maximum estimated limit is 50,000 lb (23,000 kg)
Ordance Types
80× 500 lb (230 kg) class bombs (Mk-82, GBU-38) mounted on Bomb Rack Assembly (BRA);
36× 750 lb (340 kg) CBU class bombs on BRA;
16× 2,000 lb (910 kg) class bombs (Mk-84, GBU-31) mounted on Rotary Launcher Assembly (RLA);
16× B61 or B83 nuclear bombs on RLA (strategic mission)
Standoff weapon: AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) and AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile;
2× GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetration
Protection
Stealth Properties
Yes
Heat Signature Reduction
Yes
EW Counter Measures
Yes
Chaffs/Flares
Yes
Image Sources
Notes
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Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Fixed Wing Aircraft
Air > Fixed Wing Aircraft
Filter Label
B
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
21 m
Width
52.4 m
Height
5.18 m
Weight
152200 kg
Operators (1)
United States
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