B-2 Spirit

Invisible strategic bomber

The B-2 Spirit is an American stealth bomber developed during the Cold War and still in service.

Its distinctive flying-wing design—no tail, no fuselage—minimizes radar detection.

The aircraft carries conventional and nuclear weapons and has been used in conflicts from Kosovo to Afghanistan.

Commonly called simply the B-2 or the stealth bomber.

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radar · invisible · nuclear · nuclear deterrent · strategic · strategic bomber · bat · black · USAF · air force base · payload · B-52 · F-117 · nighthawk · Cold War · classified · triangular · subsonic

Opposites
stealth vs. detectability

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Aerial radar surveillance acronym

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US air dominance aircraft

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technological sophistication

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Aircraft with two wing levels

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Family

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Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG