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| Posted By | Discussion Topic: Filzy's Tech specs: B-2 Spirit | ||||
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| Filzy Stand up straight Stomach in Shoulders back SOUND OFF!!! | posted on 10-10-2001 @ 4:13 PM |    | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Sep. 00  | B-2 SPIRIT - STEALTH BOMBER, USA Northrop Grumman is the prime contractor for the US Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. The B-2 is a low-observable, strategic, long range, heavy bomber capable of penetrating sophisticated and dense air defence shields. It is capable of all-altitude attack missions up to 50,000 feet with a range of more than 6,000 nm unrefuelled and more than 10,000 nm with one refuelling, giving it the ability to fly to any point in the world within hours. Its distinctive profile comes from the unique "flying wing" construction. The leading edges of the wings are angled at 33 degrees and the trailing edge has a double-W shape. It is manufactured at the Northrop Grumman facilities in Pico Rivera and Palmdale in California. 20 B-2s have been delivered to Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, the first in December 1993. In the first three years of service, the operational B-2s achieved a sortie reliability rate of 90%. An assessment published by the USAF showed that two B-2s armed with precision weaponry can do the job of 75 conventional aircraft. COCKPIT The cockpit accommodates two crew. It is equipped with a colour, nine tube, electronic flight instrumentation system (EFIS) which displays flight, engine and sensor data and avionics systems and weapons status. The pilot can choose to activate the appropriate selection of flight and mission equipment for take-off mode, go-to-war mode and landing by using a simple three-way switch. WEAPONS The aircraft carries all its weapons internally and is fitted with two separate weapons bays in the centre of the aircraft. The B-2 has the capacity to carry up to 40,000 lb of weapons, including conventional and nuclear weapons, precision-guided munitions, gravity bombs and a range of maritime weapons. Each weapons bay is equipped with a rotary launcher and two bomb rack assemblies. In tests, the B-2 successfully released B-61 and B-83 nuclear and Mk 84 conventional bombs from the rotary rocket launcher, and Mk-82 and CBU-87 conventional weapons from the bomb racks. The B61-11 is an earth-penetrating nuclear bomb for use against deeply buried and hardened targets. The B83 is a strategic free-fall nuclear bomb. The B-2 can also carry the AGM-129 Advanced Cruise Missile which is a strategic cruise missile with range estimated at up to 1,500 miles. 16 satellite-guided JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) missiles can be carried. The aircraft will also be fitted with the JSOW (Joint Standoff Weapon), Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) and the Wind Compensated Munitions Dispenser (WCMD) when these enter service. A Generic Weapons Interface System (GWIS) has been fitted as part of the Block 30 upgrade. The GWIS is an integrated digital software package, which allows the B-2 to carry different mixes of standoff weapons and direct attack munitions on a single sortie, enabling the aircraft to attack up to four different types of targets on a single mission. COUNTERMEASURES The B-2 carries a Lockheed Martin radar warning receiver, a Northrop Grumman defensive aids system and the Lockheed Martin AN/APR-50 Defensive Management System (DMS). RADAR The Raytheon AN/APQ-181 covert strike radar, operating at J-band, is a multi-purpose radar with terrain following and terrain avoidance modes. Testing at Edwards Air Force Base has demonstrated reliable terrain following at altitudes down to 200 feet. NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATIONS The B-2's navigation suite includes a Rockwell Collins TCN-250 tactical air navigation system (TACAN) and a VIR-130A instument landing system. The communications equipment is supplied by Rockwell Collins. A Milstar military strategic and tactical relay satellite communications system is installed in Block 30 aircraft. ENGINE The aircraft is powered by four General Electric F118-GE-100 turbofan engines internally mounted in the body of the wings. The engines have an exhaust temperature control system to minimise thermal signature. The engines, rated at 77 kN, provide a high subsonic speed and a maximum gross take-off weight of 336,500 pounds. In-flight refuelling gear is installed in the top centre line of the aircraft behind the cockpit. B-2 SPIRIT - SPECIFICATION Crew normally two, pilot on left, commander or instructor on right with one additional crew member for specific mission requirement. Dimensions Wingspan 172 feet Height 17 feet Length 69 feet Flying wing configuration composite materials Weights Gross take-off weight Maximum 336,000 pounds Payload 40,000 pounds Powerplant four General Electric F118-GE-100, each rated at 77 kN Weapons conventional and nuclear weapons, precision guided munitions, gravity bombs, maritime weapons Performance Maximum speed high subsonic speed, <331m/second Altitude 50,000 feet Range 6,000 nautical miles Range with one refuelling 10,000 nautical miles  There are 3 types of leaders and heroes. Some are born leaders, some are built from the ground up by experience, and some are the right people at the right time. Now accepting two recruits for the revived Armored Division. | ||||
| Grumpy SAGILLID The Midget Message Board Mauler rides his trusty mount Wilbur once again!! Internet Idiots beware!! | posted on 10-10-2001 @ 4:25 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: Dec. 00 | filzy - two questions: 1 - Do the men in dark suits and sunglassesknow that you have this information? 2 - Where can I order one? It'll make a perfect Christmas gift for someone I know......  | ||||
| meatballnip | posted on 10-10-2001 @ 4:32 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Nov. 00 | grumpy- I think you can order a custom version directly from Northrop. all the bells and whistles, even a custom paint job, for just over a billion bucks. Kind of like the AM General Hummer. God bless all who are going to war for this great nation. | ||||
| Filzy Stand up straight Stomach in Shoulders back SOUND OFF!!! | posted on 10-10-2001 @ 5:11 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Sep. 00 | To answer your Questions Grumpy... 1. Yes, the guys in the dark suits know, and nothey don't mind. 2. You gotta call Northrop Grumman about getting one. I only know where to get the model kit of the B-2. There are 3 types of leaders and heroes. Some are born leaders, some are built from the ground up by experience, and some are the right people at the right time. Now accepting two recruits for the revived Armored Division. | ||||
King Shit *board owner* | posted on 10-10-2001 @ 6:37 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: Feb. 01 | Do me a favor Filzy and keep all your weapon specs in one thread. I believe in the Faith... that can save me. I believe in the hope and I pray... That someday it may raise me... above these badlands | ||||
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