B-2 stealth bombers are back flying after the US Air Force grounded the fleet for 5 months in the wake of a fiery landing. A B-2 Spirit bomber, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is
A few years later, President Clinton authorized the military to upgrade the original prototype B-2 to a working weapon, bringing the total to 21. Many feel the plane isn't worth the high price tag and maintenance costs, especially since the older, cheaper B-52 and B-1 bombers can carry more bombs at faster speeds.
“I am establishing the B-2 Stealth Bomber Historic Society to preserve 1 of the 20 aircraft to share the aviation marvel with future generations.” The venerable B-52 has a mission
For the first time in more than 30 years, the United States Air Force is unveiling a new stealth bomber. The B-21 Raider is expected to be shown to the world Friday. The next-generation stealthy
In the 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia two stealth aircraft were used by the United States, the veteran F-117 Nighthawk, and the newly introduced B-2 Spirit strategic stealth bomber. The F-117 performed its usual role of striking precision high-value targets and performed well, although one F-117 was shot down by a Serbian Isayev S-125 'Neva-M
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