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Northrop B-2 Spirit

The Northrop B-2 Spirit is an American nuclear-capable subsonic stealth strategic bomber, often referred to as a "stealth bomber", solely operated by the United States Air Force. A four-engined flying wing and lambda wing with a crew of two to three, it is designed with stealth technology to penetrate sophisticated air defenses.

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First flight
17 July 1989; 37 years ago (1989-07-17)
Introduction date
1 January 1997
Manufactured
1989–2000
Manufacturer
Northrop Corporation Northrop Grumman
National origin
United States
Number built
21

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Northrop B-2 Spirit

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First flight · 1
Northrop B-2 Spirit → 17 July 1989; 37 years ago (1989-07-17)
Introduction date · 1
Northrop B-2 Spirit → 1 January 1997
Manufactured · 1
Northrop B-2 Spirit → 1989–2000
Manufacturer · 1
Northrop B-2 Spirit → Northrop Corporation Northrop Grumman
National origin · 1
Northrop B-2 Spirit → United States
Number built · 1
Northrop B-2 Spirit → 21
Primary user · 1
Northrop B-2 Spirit → United States Air Force
Status · 1
Northrop B-2 Spirit → In service
Successors · 1
Northrop B-2 Spirit → Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider
Type · 1
Northrop B-2 Spirit → Stealth strategic heavy bomber

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Northrop B-2 SpiritFirst flight17 July 1989; 37 years ago (1989-07-17)1.00infobox
Northrop B-2 SpiritIntroduction date1 January 19971.00infobox
Northrop B-2 SpiritManufactured1989–20001.00infobox
Northrop B-2 SpiritManufacturerNorthrop Corporation Northrop Grumman1.00infobox
Northrop B-2 SpiritNational originUnited States1.00infobox
Northrop B-2 SpiritNumber built211.00infobox
Northrop B-2 SpiritPrimary userUnited States Air Force1.00infobox
Northrop B-2 SpiritStatusIn service1.00infobox
Northrop B-2 SpiritSuccessorsNorthrop Grumman B-21 Raider1.00infobox
Northrop B-2 SpiritTypeStealth strategic heavy bomber1.00infobox
Northrop B-2 Spiritis aAmerican nuclear-capable subsonic stealth strategic bomber0.90text
the aircraft's air speedinstance ofThe flight computer receives information on external conditions0.80text

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