B-2A Spirit

B-2A Spirit

- 'Stealthy' Strategic Bomber -

ORIGIN: (Real World)

United States of America

GAMES FEATURED IN:

Ace Combat (Air Combat)

Ace Combat 02

Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies

Ace Combat 05: The Unsung War

Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War

Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception

OPERATORS:

Belkan Air Force

Federal Erusian Air Force

Leasath Air Force

Terrorist Air Force

Usean Rebel Forces

Yuktobanian Air Force

ACE SQUADRONS / PILOTS Vulkan / AWWNB (ACZ) Felsen / AWWNB (ACZ)

REAL-LIFE BIO:

The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. A dramatic leap forward in technology, the bomber represents a major milestone in the U.S. bomber modernization program. The B-2 brings massive firepower to bear, in a short time, anywhere on the globe through previously impenetrable defenses.

Along with the B-52 and B-1B, the B-2 provides the penetrating flexibility and effectiveness inherent in manned bombers. Its low-observable, or "stealth," characteristics give it the unique ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated defenses and threaten its most valued, and heavily defended, targets. Its capability to penetrate air defenses and threaten effective retaliation provide a strong, effective deterrent and combat force well into the 21st century.

The revolutionary blending of low-observable technologies with high aerodynamic efficiency and large payload gives the B-2 important advantages over existing bombers. Its low-observability provides it greater freedom of action at high altitudes, thus increasing its range and a better field of view for the aircraft's sensors. Its unrefueled range is approximately 6,000 nautical miles (9,600 kilometers).

The B-2's low observability is derived from a combination of reduced infrared, acoustic, electromagnetic, visual and radar signatures. These signatures make it difficult for the sophisticated defensive systems to detect, track and engage the B-2. Many aspects of the low-observability process remain classified; however, the B-2's composite materials, special coatings and flying-wing design all contribute to its "stealthiness."

The B-2 has a crew of two pilots, a pilot in the left seat and mission commander in the right, compared to the B-1B's crew of four and the B-52's crew of five.

SOURCE

Air Force Link