The US Air Force suffered another blow: the second B-2 bomber was lost

The latest update from the Pentagon reveals that a U.S. Air Force B-2 bomber, involved in an emergency landing and subsequent fire on December 10, 2022, is being decommissioned. A recent report notes that the aircraft “is being divested in FY [Fiscal Year] 2025”
Without question, the B-2 holds the title as the world’s most expensive combat aircraft class with a staggering price tag of $4.04 billion according to 2023 estimates. The significant decision to slash production from the initial plan of 120 aircraft is primarily attributed to the considerable operational costs and extensive maintenance requirements.
The B-2 Spirit, often referred to as the B-2 Bomber is a strategic, long-range heavy bomber developed by Northrop Grumman. Designed as a flying wing, it has a wingspan of 172 feet, a length of 69 feet, and stands 17 feet tall. The aircraft’s purpose is to penetrate dense anti-aircraft defenses and deploy both conventional.
The B-2 is powered by four General Electric F118-GE-100 turbofan engines, each capable of producing 17,300 pounds of thrust. This allows the B-2 to reach speeds of Mach 0.95 and provides it a range of over 6,000 nautical miles without refueling.
The B-2’s armament is both versatile and powerful. It can carry up to 40,000 pounds of weapons, including conventional and nuclear bombs, precision-guided munitions, and standoff weapons. This makes the B-2 capable of engaging a wide range of targets, from hardened bunkers to mobile enemy units.

[@JeffSmith-pl2pj]

sounds like a tremendous waste of money.

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Will there be to be Took an out of service😢😢😢

[@juani3880]

What a waste of Taxpayers Money!!!!!