Author : Ole Steen Hansen
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 10,47 MB
Release : 2005-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780736852555
"An in-depth look at the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, with detailed cross-section diagrams, action photos, and fascinating facts"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Jim Goodall
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,70 MB
Release : 2016
Category : History
ISBN : 9780764350757
This is a pictorial history of Jack Northrop's dream, the B-2A Spirit, a low-observable, strategic, long-range, heavy bomber with the ability to penetrate sophisticated and dense enemy air-defense shields. It is capable of all-altitude attack missions up to 50,000 feet, with a range of more than 6,000 nautical miles (nm) unrefueled, and over 10,000 nm with one refueling, giving it the ability to fly to any point in the world within hours. Stealth technology has rendered radar systems ineffective by greatly reducing their detection ranges. After ten years of service, the B-2A finally achieved full operational capability in December 2003. An assessment published by the USAF showed that two B-2As armed with precision weaponry could do the job of seventy-five conventional aircraft.
Author : John Hamilton
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 21,52 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1614784302
This title explores the development and use of the nearly undetectable B-2 Spirit heavy bomber. Readers will follow the history of its origins and the development of its stealth technology. Chapters detail the aircraft's military and performance specifications as well as its features and advantages in the field, such as its wing design, its concealed engines, its radar signature, and its powerful bombs. Readers will also learn about the Spirit's use in the Kosovo War, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and other significant combat and peacekeeping missions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author : Bill Holder
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 37,86 MB
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 9780764305917
It has been called the most amazing and unbelievable aircraft of the 20th century. One look at the bat-like lines of the USAF's stealthy B-2 Spirit bomber quickly confirms this. But that futuristic shape has lineage back to the 1940s when the Northrop Company designed and built the B-35 and B-49 models - aircraft that closely resembled this 1990s flying wing version. Granted, the B-2 development program has had to endure a rocky road, but it is now here, and even though in smaller numbers than many desired, it will still present a formidable presence in the 21st century.
Author : Bill Sweetman
Publisher :
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 24,55 MB
Release : 1999
Category : B-2 bomber
ISBN : 9781610606899
Author : Thomas Withington
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 12,9 MB
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 1782006893
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-2's 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.
Author : E. E. Basmadjian
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 14,88 MB
Release : 2002-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780823938698
Discusses the history of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and its use in the military campaigns in Afghanistan after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Author : Bill Sweetman
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 18,6 MB
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 9780736807913
These books on military aircraft are ideal for students in accelerated reader programs. Each book contains full-color and historical photos, glossary, and bibliography. Enhanced features include photodiagrams, contextual definitions of unfamiliar words, and Internet sites for further research.
Author : Denny Von Finn
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 15,74 MB
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1612117252
For missions that need immediate attention, the B-2 stealth bomber takes to the runway. This flying wing can reach any target in the world in a matter of hours. The bomberÕs flat frame is coated with a special paint that keeps the aircraft under the radar in enemy territory. Reluctant readers will jump at the chance to learn about B-2 stealth bomber technology, crews, and missions.
Author : Donna McKinney
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 22,71 MB
Release : 2024-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
A B-2 stealth bomber flies high up in the sky. Its stealth technology keeps it hidden from the enemy! In this hi-lo title, readers will learn what makes this high-tech aircraft fly. Special features highlight missions the B-2 has been a part of, showcase the size of the aircraft, and provide an in-depth look at some of the technology behind it. A two-page ending spread explores other elements of the aircraft's capabilities such as speed, range, ceiling, and more!
