Can radar detect B-2?
The B-2 has two major defenses against radar detection. The first element is the plane’s radar-absorbent surface. The radio waves used in radar are electromagnetic energy, just like light waves.
What is the range of a B-2 bomber?
6,897.2 mi
Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit/Range
Where are the B-2 bombers stationed at?
Whiteman AFB
The B-2 bomber fleet has remained stationed at Whiteman AFB ever since Dec. 17, 1993. It has the capability of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. The aircraft has a crew of two pilots, a pilot in the left seat and a commander in the right.
Where do B-2 pilots sleep?
Behind the two seats is a 6-foot flat space where pilots can set up a cot to sleep. Many just sleep on the floor.
How many JDAMs Can a b2 carry?
80
Up to 16 satellite-guided JDAM (joint direct attack munition) missiles can be carried. Northrop Grumman is converting the B-2 bomb rack assembly to a new ‘smart’ configuration, which will increase the number of JDAMs which can be carried to a maximum of 80.
Could B-2 bombers take part in a North Korea nuclear war?
B-2 bombers would almost certainly take part in any attack on North Korea’s nuclear program, which would almost certainly be a part of or escalate to a larger war between Pyongyang, its neighbors and the United States.
What is a B-2 Spirit bomber?
The B-2 Spirit is one of three strategic heavy bombers in U.S. Air Force service. Originally conceived to infiltrate the Soviet air-defense network and attack targets with nuclear weapons, over the decades its mission has grown to include conventional precision attack.
Does the B-2 have a radar cross section?
Former Air Force Chief of Staff Larry Welch has stated that the B-2 has a radar cross section in the “insect category.” The B-2 has two weapons bays built into the belly section that together can hold up to 60,000 pounds of ordnance.
How many bombs can a B-61 bomber carry?
Each bay carries eight bomb racks, and in the nuclear role the bomber can carry an assortment of up to sixteen B61-7 bombs (10–360 kilotons), B61-11 bombs (400 kilotons) or B-83-1 thermonuclear bombs (1.2 megatons). The Spirit will also carry the new B-61-12 bomb with a “dial-a-yield” configuration, giving it a yield of .3, 1.5, 10 or 50 kilotons.