B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers: Amid the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, there was a debate about whether America would join or not. However, these fears were confirmed and America targeted three nuclear sites in Iran. This move by America (B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers) could increase tensions in West Asia. Regarding this attack, US President Donald Trump said, ‘B-2 stealth bomber aircraft were used to attack Iran’s nuclear sites Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. Which destroyed Iran’s nuclear facility in Fordow.’

What is a bunker buster bomb?
Bunker Busters are extremely powerful explosives that can penetrate deep into the ground and cause severe damage. These bunker busters are generally used to destroy bunkers. These GPS guided bombs are used to target locations that are considered highly secure. Each of these bunker bombs costs around 20 million US dollars (around Rs. 173 crore).

What is the B-2 stealth bomber aircraft?
The B-2 stealth bomber aircraft is a unique weapon in the US Air Force, which has been the basis of American stealth technology for three decades. Since its first flight in 1989, this aircraft has been one of the longest-operating aircraft in the world. The B-2 stealth bomber aircraft has an incredible ability to accurately target enemy air defenses. This B-2 stealth bomber aircraft is manufactured by a company called Northrop Grumman.

Cannot be easily tracked
The specialty of the B-2 stealth bomber aircraft is that it cannot be easily tracked. Also, it can fly at very high altitudes, which makes it very difficult for air defenses to penetrate it. The B-2 stealth bomber aircraft has been designed with sophisticated engineering technology, due to which radar systems cannot detect it.

Special construction of aircraft
Due to its special construction and wing design and very low infrared, it creates a radar cross section of only 0.001 square meters, which is the size of a small bird. This is why when it comes to penetrating enemy territory and attacking enemy positions with precision, the B-2 stealth bomber aircraft has no match. It can cover a distance of 6 thousand nautical miles in a single flight.

How much load can it carry?
Despite its small size, the B-2 stealth bomber aircraft has unmatched capabilities. It can carry a payload of up to 20 tons. Because of this, it has the capacity to lift the weight of two GBU-57 MOP during a single mission. Not only that, it can also carry 80 MK 82 bombs, 16 JDMA or 16 nuclear B61/B83 bombs.

Why was it used?
Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear sites, but Iran’s nuclear sites are underground, so they did not suffer much damage in the Israeli attack. Israel does not have weapons that are capable of destroying underground sites, for this the US penetrated Iran with one of its most specialized weapons, the B-2 stealth bomber aircraft, and used a 30,000-pound Massive Ordnance Penetrator or Bunker Buster bomb, which has the power to cause massive destruction even underground. The Bunker Buster bomb was used to destroy the underground nuclear structure at Fordow.

Now, if we talk about the cost of the B-2 stealth bomber aircraft, which is one of the most expensive weapons of America, then such a capability requires a lot of money, this can be estimated from the fact that the cost of each B-2 aircraft is more than 2.2 billion US dollars (about Rs. 19000 crores). In this way, it is the most expensive military aircraft. After refueling once, this bomber can fly 6 thousand nautical miles. This bomber also has the ability to refuel in the air. In this way, it can target any place in the world.

What is the setup like inside?
A small refrigerator and oven are installed in the cockpit of this stealth bomber aircraft, so that the pilot can easily heat his food. At least 2 pilots are required to fly this stealth bomber aircraft.

Toilet facilities are also available in the aircraft
A sleeping area has been made in this aircraft, where the pilot can sleep easily. Also, a toilet has been made, which is used by the pilots. The seat of the plane has been made comfortable, so that the pilot can easily fly it for long distances. This stealth bomber aircraft was first tested in 1989.