There’s something almost otherworldly about the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber. With its sharp bat-wing design and smooth, radar-evading skin, it looks like it flew straight out of a science fiction film.
The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber demonstrated its enduring relevance and capability during the June 2025 “Operation Midnight ...
Before strapping into the cockpit of the U.S. Air Force's B-2 Spirit stealth bomber for missions that can stretch beyond 40 hours, pilots undergo weeks of preparation that focuses not only on flight ...
The US strike on Iranian nuclear sites — dubbed “Operation Midnight Hammer” — was the biggest ever attack by B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, and the longest flight the aircraft have made since 2001. It ...
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The Air Force Only Has 19 B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers

The U.S. Air Force’s fleet of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers is a “high-value, low-density” asset, with only 19 aircraft ...
In the wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the United States launched Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) to dismantle the Taliban regime and al Qaeda networks in Afghanistan. Central to ...
The B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, which cost billions of dollars to build, played a central role in America’s Operation Midnight Hammer strike on a trio of nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend.
The B-2 stealth bombers used to attack the Fordow nuclear enrichment plant are equipped with toilets, microwaves and usually a cooler for snacks to make life more comfortable for the pilots who were ...
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is perhaps the most recognizable American military plane of all time. It can reach subsonic speeds of over 600 mph, carry a payload of 40,000 pounds, and fly 6,000 ...
A local Missouri resident, Suhr’s journey in aviation is rich, with over 6,000 flight hours both on military and civilian aircraft. The B-2 Spirit is the mainstay of the service’s long-range ...