B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber This B-2, named the Spirit of Arizona, did several flybys at Oshkosh on Saturday during the air show. The B-2 is very stealthy which enables it to penetrate sophisticated anti-aircraft defenses. To evade detection systems, it has reduced acoustic, visual, infrared, and radar signatures. Even at the air show, it was hard to see even a few miles away. It’s very quiet when flying inbound and really very little noise while flying away. The B-2 can carry 40,000 lb of ordnance; both conventional and nuclear. With a range of over 6000 nautical miles and the ability for mid-air refueling, it can be quickly deployed anywhere on the planet and with only a crew of two.
