There are a few different places where b-2 bombers are based. One is Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, where they are operated. 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 are capable of flying long distances and can carry lots of fuel, so they can be flown from all around the globe. They were recently used to attack Islamic State training camps in Libya. They traveled 12,000-miles between their home base and the airport, and the two b-2s they flew were refueled numerous times.
Tank bases
The USAF can refuel these aircraft in the air very well. Air Force has a network KC-135- and KC-10 tankers available to assist the B-2 in getting fuel onboard.
B2 Stealth Bomber
The B-2 aircraft is the most expensive in the Air Force’s inventory. Currently, less than 20 B-2s can be found in service. Its cost is about $1 billion per airplane. Only one B-2 was destroyed in 2008. The Air Force has been trying to find ways to reduce the costs of operating these bombers.
A recent New York Times article asked hundreds of people who work alongside these bombers where their future lies. Here are some examples of their answers:
They could be sent to North Korea, Iran or other countries if there is a potential nuclear conflict. They would be able fly to these nations to drop their nuclear payloads before returning home for a change in crew.
The B-2 could also be used to attack missile factories in Russia and other rogue countries that are developing nuclear weapons. GPS-guided munition can be fitted to the bombers to disable enemy air defenses. This will reduce their ability to shoot down American planes.
Russian Bomber
The B-2 has the ability to fly at very high altitudes. It can also carry large weapons such as ballistic missiles.
Some B-2 missions have been extremely successful, which has led to many interesting stories from air. They can be seen as a way for the USAF to showcase its latest weapons capabilities and prove its readiness.
These aircraft are a critical tool in our arsenal. These aircraft can hit targets that would otherwise be difficult to reach with traditional warplanes.