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A world without the B-2 Spirit likely wouldn't be all that different from the world of today – but arguably, the United States Air Force would have found its role in numerous conflicts.
Capable of all-altitude attack missions with long-ranges, the B-2 can fly to any point in the world within hours. Armament-wise, the Spirit can pack a punch.
The Chinese government led by Jiang Zemin thought the B-2 stealth bomber attack was part of an “even greater plot” instigated by the United States.
While the first flight of any new aircraft is momentous, some are especially important as they mark technological thresholds that expand the impact of combat aviation.
The B-2 was meant to cruise past enemy air defenses with stealth characteristics. The B-2 has also made some historic, record-setting flights.