What is the B-2 Spirit? The legendary stealth flying wing bomber of the United States.
Similar Aircraft in the World
| Bomber | Manufacturer / Country | Stealth | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| B-2 Spirit | Northrop — 🇺🇸 | Full | 21 units |
| B-21 Raider | Northrop — 🇺🇸 | Full (new) | Planned 100+ |
| B-52 Stratofortress | Boeing — 🇺🇸 | None | 700+ produced |
| B-1B Lancer | Boeing — 🇺🇸 | Low | 100 |
| Tu-160 Blackjack | Tupolev — 🇷🇺 | Low | 17 + production continues |
| H-20 (in development) | Xian — 🇨🇳 | Full (goal) | Unknown |
The B-2’s “Spirit of Missouri” is the first production aircraft and is today one of the highest flying record B-2s. Each flight has an operating cost exceeding $130,000 — thus the B-2 is used only for strategic priority missions.
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