There are several places where b-2 Bombers can be found. Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri is one of the locations where they operate. Another is the military base at Diego Garcia, a militarised island in the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) that is part of Australia.
The US uses the B-2 stealth fighter bomber to strike targets worldwide since 1999. This includes Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, and Kosovo. The aircraft can fly at altitudes of up to 10,400 feet, which allows it to evade radars and stay undetected.
These planes can travel long distances, and they carry a lot fuel. This is why they are able to be flown from any base around the world. Recently, they were used to bomb Islamic State training centers in Libya. They traveled 12,000-miles between their home base and the airport, and the two b-2s they flew were refueled numerous times.
Tank bases
The USAF has a lot of experience in refueling these aircraft from the air. Air Force has a network KC-135/KC-10 tankers that can help B-2 get fuel aboard.
B2 Stealth Bomber
The B-2 aircraft is the most expensive in the Air Force’s inventory. Currently, less than 20 B-2s can be found in service. Its estimated cost is more than $1 billion per aircraft. In 2008, one B-2 was lost. The Air Force has worked to reduce the operating costs of these bombers.
In a recent story for the New York Times, we asked some of the hundreds of people who work with these bombers where they think their future will take them. Some of the answers were:
They could be sent to North Korea or Iran if there is a nuclear conflict in the near future. They would be able fly to these nations to drop their nuclear payloads before returning home for a change in crew.
Alternatively, the B-2 could be used to destroy missile factories in Russia or other rogue states that are trying to develop nuclear weapons. GPS-guided munition can be fitted to the bombers to disable enemy air defenses. This will reduce their ability to shoot down American planes.
Russian Bomber
The B-2 can fly at very high speeds and is capable of evading radars. This makes it impossible for any other aircraft to spot its movements or locate the target. It can also carry large weapons such as ballistic missiles.
Some of the B-2's missions have been quite successful, and have led to a number of interesting stories from the air. They are used by the USAF as a means to display its latest weapons capabilities.
These aircraft are a key tool in the arsenal. These aircraft allow us to strike targets that other countries might be reluctant to attack using traditional warplanes.