There are many places where b-2-bombers are located. Whiteman Air Force Base (Missouri) is the one where they can be found. Another is Diego Garcia military base, a militarised isle in the British Indian Ocean Territory. (BIOT), which is part 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. The two b-2s used to carry out the mission were refueled several time in the air, and they traveled about 12,000 mile while they were there.
Tank bases
The USAF is very adept at fuelling these aircraft in air. Air Force can deploy KC-135 or KC-10 tankers to aid the B-2 with fuel.
B2 Stealth Bomber
The B-2 is the most expensive airplane in the Air Force's inventory, and fewer than 20 of them are currently in service. The aircraft's cost is over $1 billion, with only one B-2 being lost. The Air Force is looking for ways to reduce operating costs for these bombers.
A recent New York Times article asked hundreds of people who work alongside these bombers where their future lies. Here are some of the responses:
If there is a possible nuclear conflict, they could be sent by helicopter to North Korea or Iran. They could fly to these countries, drop their nuclear payloads, and then return home to change crews.
The B-2 could also be used to attack missile factories in Russia and other rogue countries that are developing nuclear weapons. GPS-guided munitions are used to disable enemy air defenses. This will aid in reducing their ability to destroy American jets.
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 very large weapons, such as ballistic missiles.
Some B-2 missions have been successful, which have lead to interesting stories from the skies. These missions are a way for USAF to show off its latest weapons capabilities, and demonstrate its readiness.
These aircraft are a crucial tool in our arsenal. These aircraft can hit targets that would otherwise be difficult to reach with traditional warplanes.