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B-2 Spirit (Combat Debut)
Northrop Grumman · USA
In 1999, the B-2 flew 1% of the total missions but dropped 33% of the total JDAMs used in the conflict. It validated the concept of "Global Reach, Global Power" by striking targets halfway around the world from its home base in the USA.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,010 km/h |
| Range | 11,100 km |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Engines | 4x General Electric F118-GE-100 non-afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
16x GBU-31 JDAM (Satellite-guided bombs).