B-2 Spirit Bomber - VibeWire Magazine

How Many B-2 Spirit Bombers Does The US Have Left?

The type entered service in 1997.

These aircraft still play an important role.

The B-21 Raider’s per-unit cost appears to be around a third of that of the B-2 Spirit bomber.

Many advanced military aircraft were never exported – to protect the technology and sometimes because it was beyond other country’s requirements.

These bombers have some serious long-term potential.

The F-15EX could theoretically carry the MOP with some modifications but with sharply reduced range and other issues.

The US will also reposition new bombers, fighters and refuelers to the Middle East.

Only the United States Air Force’s strategic bombers have the heft needed to carry the massive 30,000 lbs MOP.

Improvements in maintenance have led the Spirit of Nebraska B-2 stealth bomber to be turned to service two months early.

Improvements in maintenance have led the Spirit of Nebraska B-2 stealth bomber to be turned to service two months early.