- The B-2A Spirit was an aircraft conceived to fight the Cold War but which has proved invaluable to both the New World Order and more recently the War on Terrorism. The combination of low-observability, precision strike, range and payload flexibility has made the Spirit the weapon of choice when America hits its enemies at the start of a campaign. Spirits have fired the first shots of Operation Allied Force over Kosovo and Serbia, as well as operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Despite the tremendous cost of the aircraft each unit is literally worth its weight in gold the B-2 has had an impact on modern warfare which has vastly exceeded this small force of 21 bombers. Developed in utmost secrecy, the B-2s gestation saw the use of new computer design and manufacturing techniques and ultra-modern synthetic materials making it the most revolutionary aircraft in terms of design and performance. This book examines these incredible aircraft.

Contents:

Introduction

Background

Requirements

Development and Design

The Test Phase

Roll-out and Entry into Service

Operation Allied Force

Off to Afghanistan

Operation Iraqi Freedom

The Future