You're not alone if you're curious about the history of B2Bombing. The United States used this weapon to attack international targets throughout the Cold War. Numerous incidents were reported, including the attacks on RAF Fairford, Libya, and Kosovo. Here are some interesting facts about this weapon.
Allied Force
Operation Allied Force featured the first use, in large numbers, of the stealth-bomber B-2 Spirit as well as the first large use of satellites for weapon direction. The first use of a US joint direct attack munition kits, the JDAM, was also made. This kit increased the gravity of conventional bombs up to 95%. This system was also mounted on the B-2s. Operation Allied Force also saw the use of the Joint Standoff Weapon.
Kosovo
Human Rights Watch went to the site of August 8th's B2 bombing, and interviewed eyewitnesses. It found that the bridge had been struck four times. The Sanatorium was not targeted, but two people died on the bridge from the bombing and at least four more nearby. 400 meters distant, a crater was discovered. The Yugoslav government provides forensic details in its White Book.
Libya
The US military's B-2 Spirit bombers returned to base safely from Libya after an aggressive 25-hour mission. Each plane was piloted by two pilots and is considered one of most expensive warplanes worldwide. They are kept in climate-controlled hangars at Missouri. Their mission in Libya was attack Libya's air defenses.
RAF Fairford
Three US Air Force B2 Stealth Bombers visited RAF Fairford recently. They flew from Lajes Field in Portugal to the airbase, where they performed bombing training runs. The B2 Bomber, one of the most secretive aircraft in the US Air Force, is the B2 Bomber. It is part of the Bomber Task Force, which consists of military personnel from the 509th Bomb Wing and 131st Aircraft Wing.
Spirit of Oklahoma
The Spirit of Oklahoma B-2 stealth attack bomber has recently flown from Whiteman AFB to Palmdale. It is the last Block 20 B-2 B-2 to be delivered, before it is upgraded and made Block 30. This is a significant milestone for the program. It should serve as a warning to future attacks.
Boeing MOP weapon
MOP is the latest version for the Boeing missile, which was used in the B2 bombing. The weapon's nosecone has seven rapid-fire cannons of seven barrels. It is capable of pulverizing earth as it burrows. It is powerful enough to cause an artificial earthquake and even collapse underground facilities. This project was developed in collaboration with several weapons designers. However, MOP poses a few problems. The first is its delivery. To be successful, the weapon would need to be deployed on a B-2 stealth bomber.
Future configurations
It is expected that the B-2 bomber could be used in future to deliver precision-guided standoff weapons, gravity nuclear weapons, and conventional weapons. The aircraft currently possesses an interim precision-guided missile capability called GPS Aided Munitions. This capability is not yet operational. It is also expected to carry Joint Direct Attack Munitions as well as a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile.