B-2スピリット：ステルス・ボンバー全翼機の戦略爆撃機

B-2 radar modernization program contract awarded Air Force officials have awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation to provide advanced state-of-the-art radar components as part of a radar modernization program for the for the B-2 Spirit bomber. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

Putting on a show A B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress perform a flyover during the 2017 Barksdale Air Force Base air show, May 6, 2017. Air Force pilots flew their combat-capable airframes in honor of the 8th Air Force, as Airmen and their families celebrated the unit’s storied heritage which dates back to 1942. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Curt Beach)

Joint training at Valiant Shield A B-2 Spirit, two F-16 Fighting Falcons and an F-18 Hornet sit on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, for Exercise Valiant Shield on Thursday, June 22. The exercise, which concludes June 23, focuses on integrated joint training in a variety of mission scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

B-2 first flight The B-2 stealth bomber completed its first flight at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., July 17, 1989. (Courtesy photo)

Bomber Task Force Europe operations A U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., and a Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A Lightning II conduct aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 over the North Sea, March 18, 2020. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with NATO allies and theater partners in combined and joint operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Matthew Plew)

B-2 Spirit conducts low approach over RAF Fairford A B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing flies over RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Aug. 25, 2021. The B-2 flyover was part of a Bomber Task Force mission in which aircraft conduct theater and flight training across Europe and Africa. Strategic bomber missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency, and validate an always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

Scott AFB air show An aircrew flies a B-2 Spirit over the airfield as part of an aerial demonstration for the 2010 Airpower Over the Midwest Air Show Sept. 11, 2010, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The B-2 is assigned to Whiteman AFB, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)

That’s the Spirit! A B-2 Spirit makes a low pass flyover as part of the Warriors over the Wasatch airshow at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 29, 2024. The 2024 Warriors over the Wasatch airshow was centered around the “Breaking Barriers Together” theme, celebrating the relationship between Hill AFB and the local community. The B-2, the predecessor to the new B-21 Raider, has been the U.S. Air Force’s premiere stealth bomber for more than 20 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jack Rodgers)

Air Force modernization takes B-2 to North Pole A B-2 Spirit flies to the North Pole Oct. 27, 2011, on a test mission from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The polar flight helped ensure that the B-2 maintains its global combat power capability in all environments with new computers for future growth and sustained contributions to the greater Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bobbi Zapka)

B-2 crews prepare for mission A B-2 Spirit returns to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 20, 2011, after a mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kenny Holston)

190829-F-YC884-0619 A 509th Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit flies over the United Kingdom during the Bomber Task Force training exercise, Aug. 29, 2019. Training with partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to global readiness and strengthens enduring and strategic relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

133rd ARS KC-46 refuels 509th BW B-2 A B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Miss, flies alongside a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 133rd Aerial Refueling Squadron, Pease Air Force Base, NH, during RED FLAG-Alaska 23-3 over the Joint Pacific-Alaska Range Complex, Alaska Aug. 15, 2023. The JPARC provides more than 77,000 square miles of airspace, one conventional bombing range, and two tactical bombing ranges containing 510 different types of targets and 45 threat simulators, both manned and unmanned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

Barksdale bombers arrive at Andersen A B-2 Spirit takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of the redeployment June 2 to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. B-52 Stratofortresses replaced the B-2s as part of the continuous bomber presence in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Bush)

That’s the Spirit A B-2 Spirit assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., takes off after hot pit refueling at Orland Air Base, Brekstad, Norway, Aug. 29, 2023. The B-2s are currently operating out of Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland, for Bomber Task Force Europe 23-4. The BTF allows aircrews to forward posture strategic bombers within the European theater, enabling integration with NATO allies and partners to advance the ability of the allies to operate as a cohesive force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)

Operation Odyssey Dawn WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE A B-2 Stealth bomber returns from a mission March 20, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston)(Released)

Deter and Assure; 100th ARW increases bomber’s global reach A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, prepares to transfer fuel to a B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., off the coast of Spain, June 13, 2017. Two B-2s deployed to the U.K. to participate in theater bomber assurance and deterrence operations. Bomber deployments enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any contingency or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

Whiteman B-2s deployed for Koa Lightning A B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., began flying operations Oct. 16 at Andersen AFB, Guam. The B-2 is a multi-mission capable, state-of-the-art platform equipped with low-observable stealth technology. The stealth bomber Airmen deployed here will be fully integrated with the rest of the 36th Wing to take full advantage of integrated training opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian Kimball)

B-2 bomber HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — A B-2 Spirit drops 32 inert Joint Direct Attack Munitions Aug. 27 at the Utah Testing and Training Range here.

Stealth bomber Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, Air National Guard director, taxis a B-2 Spirit out of its hangar at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 14, 2022. Loh visited Whiteman AFB to observe training and operations involving total force integration and combat readiness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Kelly C. Ferguson)

Stealthy trio FILE PHOTO — A B-2 Spirit bomber is followed by two F-117 Nighthawks during a mission. The B-2 is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. A dramatic leap forward in technology, the bomber represents a major milestone in the U.S. bomber modernization program. The B-2 brings massive firepower to bear, in a short time, anywhere on the globe through previously impenetrable defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo)