B-2 Stealth Bomber: Inside America’s Invisible Warplane

B-2 Stealth Bomber: America’s Invisible War Machine

The B-2 Spirit is a stealth strategic bomber that can deliver both conventional and nuclear weapons—while remaining nearly undetectable by radar.

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Its flying wing shape, radar-absorbent material, and low heat signature make the B-2 one of the hardest aircraft to detect.

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The B-2 has been used in Kosovo, Iraq, Libya, and Syria—often flying 30+ hours non-stop from U.S. bases.

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Each B-2 costs over $2 billion. But with only 20 in service, the U.S. is already building its successor: the B-21 Raider.

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