Overview
The B-2 has no fuselage or tail — the whole aircraft is a wing, shaped and coated to be extremely hard to detect by radar. With in-flight refuelling it can strike targets anywhere in the world from its base in Missouri.
Only 21 were built, making it one of the most expensive aircraft ever.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 21.00 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 52.40 m |
| Height | 5.18 m |
| Wing area | 478.0 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 71,700 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 170,600 kg |
| Max. payload | 18,000 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 1,010 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 900 km/h |
| Max. Mach | Mach 0.95 |
| Range | 11,100 km |
| Service ceiling | 15,200 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 2 |
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Powerplant
| Engines | 4 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | General Electric F118-GE-100 |
| Thrust (each) | 77.0 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Armament
- Two internal weapons bays
- Up to about 18,000 kg of conventional or nuclear weapons
Photos
Photo 1: USAF / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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