Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit

Overview

The B-2 Spirit is a long-range, multi-role stealth strategic bomber featuring a unique flying wing design and advanced low-observable technology, designed to penetrate sophisticated air defenses.

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Key facts

Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman
Dimensions: L: 21m | W: 52.4m | H: 5.18m
Range: 11,100 km
Max Speed: Mach 0.95
Engine: 4 × General Electric F118-GE-100 non-afterburning turbofans

In context

Use the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit when the comparison is about flying-wing bomber scale and long-range mission geometry. Its 52.4 m wingspan, 152,634 kg maximum takeoff weight, 11,100 km range reference, and 4,445 km combat-radius field are best read against other strategic aircraft, not tactical fighters.

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PHYSICAL SCALE

PHYSICAL SIZE: 21 × 5.18 m

LAUNCH

First Flight: 1989-07-17
Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman

PHYSICAL

Dimensions: L: 21m | W: 52.4m | H: 5.18m
Takeoff Weight: 152,634 kg

PERFORMANCE

Max Speed: Mach 0.95
Ceiling: 15,240 m
Range: 11,100 km
Combat Radius: 4,445 km

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: 4 × General Electric F118-GE-100 non-afterburning turbofans
Armament: Two internal bays for 18,144 kg (40,000 lb) of ordnance, including B61/B83 nuclear bombs, JDAM, JASSM, and GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator.

COMBAT BENCHMARKS

Max Speed (Mach): 0.95
Service Ceiling (m): 15,240

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