There are a few different places where b-2 bombers are based. Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri is where they are located. Another is the military base at Diego Garcia, a militarised island in the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) that is part of Australia.
The US has used stealth bombers such as the B-2 to strike many targets around the globe since 1999. It can fly up to 10,400 feet high, which allows it avoid radars and remain undetected.
These planes can travel long distances and carry a lot of fuel on board, which is why they can be flown from bases all over the world. Recently, they were used to bomb Islamic State training centers in Libya. They flew about 12,000 miles between the two b-2s, which were refueled several times in the air.
Tank Bases
The USAF has a lot of experience in refueling these aircraft from the air. Air Force has a network KC-135/KC-10 tankers that can help B-2 get fuel aboard.
B2 Stealth Bomber
The B-2 is the most costly aircraft in the Air Force's inventory. Only 20 B-2s are currently in service. Its price tag is approximately $1 billion per plane, and only one B-2 was ever lost. The Air Force has tried to reduce the cost of operating these bombers.
We asked hundreds of people working with these bombers their thoughts on where their futures would take them in a New York Times story. Some of the answers include:
They could be sent there if there's a nuclear conflict. They could fly to the countries mentioned, drop their nuclear payloads there and then return to 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. The bombers are equipped with GPS-guided munitions that can disable the enemy's air defenses, which will help to reduce their ability to shoot down 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 transport very large weapons, including ballistic missiles.
Some missions of the B-2 have been very successful and have resulted in a variety of interesting stories from the air. These missions are a way for USAF to show off its latest weapons capabilities, and demonstrate its readiness.
These aircraft are an essential tool in our arsenal. They allow us to hit targets that the other countries would be reluctant to attack with traditional warplanes.