The B-2 Spirit, also known as the stealth bomber, is considered one of the most stealthy operational aircraft in service today. Its low-observability, or "stealth" characteristics, are a combination of reduced infrared, acoustic, electromagnetic, visual, and radar signatures. These features make it difficult for sophisticated defensive systems to detect, track, and engage the B-2, allowing it to penetrate enemy defenses and attack heavily defended targets.
Here are some of the B-2's stealth features:
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The B-2's flying-wing design is difficult to detect, even by low-frequency early-warning radar arrays
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The B-2's engines are buried within its wing to minimize their exhaust signature and thermal visibility
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The B-2's anti-reflective paint helps minimize its visibility in daylight
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The B-2's dark gray underside merges with the sky when flying at high altitudes of 50,000 feet
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The B-2 uses pedostatic sensing plates instead of traditional pitot tubes to gather flight data while enhancing stealth
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The B-2 uses a blend of split break rudders and differential thrust to minimize radar visibility while maintaining efficiency
Other features of the B-2 include: Composite materials, Special coatings, and Automatic flight surface and setting adjustments.
