According to reports, the B-2 Spirit is considered one of the most dangerous and advanced fighter jets in the world. The “B” in its name stands for bomber, and the “2” means second-generation. What makes this aircraft so powerful is its ability to carry and deliver nuclear weapons.
Made by the American defense company Northrop Grumman, the B-2 is designed to fly undetected on radar thanks to its stealth technology — a key feature in recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.
The aircraft can fly up to 7,000 miles (about 11,000 km) without needing to refuel. With one mid-air refueling, it can cover a range of 11,500 miles (around 18,500 km) — nearly half the globe in one mission.
🔹 Cost and Maintenance of B-2 Spirit Bomber
The B-2 is one of the most expensive military aircraft ever built. Its price varies based on configuration but ranges between $2 billion and $4.7 billion per unit.
- Hourly operational cost: Around $135,000
- Monthly maintenance cost: Over $3.4 million
In Pakistani rupees, that’s a massive amount — but we’ll let you do the math while we head for prayers.
🔹 Why Can’t Radar Detect the B-2?
The secret lies in its Stealth Technology, also called Low Observable Technology. This system uses special materials and design features that absorb radar waves instead of reflecting them. As a result, the jet becomes nearly invisible to radar systems — an advantage that played a major role in the June 22 U.S. airstrikes on Iran. click here to see detail stealth technology B-2 uses.
This technology is also used in other U.S. jets like the F-117 Nighthawk, F-22 Raptor, and F-35 Lightning II.
🔹 Not for Sale — Even to Allies
The B-2 Spirit has never been sold to any other country, not even to close U.S. allies like Israel. These jets are exclusively used by the United States Air Force. So no foreign pilot has ever flown one. Currently, they are deployed at various U.S. Air Force bases across the country.
In light of recent tensions in the Middle East — especially following the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz — the B-2 is back in the spotlight as a symbol of American airpower and military dominance.
🔹 B-2 Spirit Bomber strike Iran nuclear facilites
They used this powerful aircraft, the B-2 Spirit Bomber, to carry out the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Known for its stealth capabilities and nuclear payload capacity, the B-2 played a central role in the precision bombing of sites like Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. To read the full report and details on how this aircraft was deployed in the mission, click on the link below.
