The B-2 Spirit is an American multi-role stealth bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear weapons. A dramatic leap forward in technology, it is the most expensive plane ever built at near $2 billion. Only 21 B-2s have been produced.
Features
Its low-observable "stealth" characteristics give it the ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated defenses. Its unrefueled range is approximately 6,000 nautical miles. Low observability is derived from reduced infrared, acoustic, electromagnetic, visual and radar signatures through composite materials, special coatings and the flying-wing design. The B-2 has a crew of two.
Combat
First used in combat during the Kosovo War in 1999, introducing the satellite-guided JDAM bomb. It subsequently saw combat over Afghanistan and Iraq. After flying bombing missions over Afghanistan, aircraft landed at Diego Garcia for the first time.