
Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit | |
|---|---|
| 国 | 米国 |
| 役割 | ステルス戦略重爆撃機 |
| 初飛行 | 1989年7月17日 |
| 構築 | 21 |
ザ ノースロップ (後のノースロップ・グラマン)ステルス爆撃機としても知られるB-2スピリットは、アメリカの重戦略爆撃機で、高密度の対空防御を貫通するために設計された低観測可能なステルス技術を備えています。冷戦中に設計された、それは2人の乗組員を持つ飛行翼の設計です。爆撃機は亜音速であり、最大80個の500ポンド級(230kg)のMk 82 JDAMGPS誘導爆弾、または16個の2,400ポンド(1,100kg)のB83核爆弾など、通常兵器と熱核兵器の両方を配備することができます。B-2は、ステルス構成で大型の空対地スタンドオフ兵器を運ぶことができる唯一の認められた航空機です。
| Northrop B-2 Spirit Walk Around | |
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| カメラマン | ウラジーミル・ヤクボフ |
| ローカライズ | 知りません |
| 写真 | 60 |
関連項目:
General Characteristics and Design
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is an American heavy strategic bomber featuring low-observable “stealth” technology. Designed to penetrate sophisticated enemy air defenses, its revolutionary “flying wing” configuration minimizes its radar signature, making it difficult to detect, track, and engage. It is capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear weapons anywhere on the globe with one mid-air refueling.
| Property | Typical Value (B-2A Block 30) |
|---|---|
| 役割 | Multi-role Strategic Heavy Bomber |
| メーカー | Northrop Grumman Corporation |
| First Flight | July 17, 1989 |
| No. Built | 21 (20 remain in service) |
| 乗組員 | 2 (Pilot and Mission Commander) |
| Mass (Empty Weight) | 72,575 kg (160,000 lb) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 152,634 kg (336,500 lb) |
Dimensions and Stealth
- Wingspan: 52.4 m (172 ft). The immense wingspan is similar to the B-52 Stratofortress, despite having no fuselage or tail.
- Length: 21.0 m (69 ft).
- Height: 5.18 m (17 ft).
- Design: The “flying wing” design lacks vertical stabilizers, which typically produce large radar returns. It uses split elevons on the trailing edge for yaw control.
- Radar Cross-Section (RCS): Classified, but often cited as being around $0.0001\text{ m}^2$, comparable to a large bird or insect, giving it unparalleled stealth performance.
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine: Four General Electric F118-GE-100 non-afterburning turbofan engines.
- Thrust (each): 76.9 kN (17,300 lbf). The non-afterburning design helps reduce the aircraft’s thermal (infrared) signature.
- Speed: High subsonic (Maximum speed around 1,010 km/h or 628 mph).
- Service Ceiling: 15,240 m (50,000 ft).
- Range (Unrefueled): 11,100 km (6,900 mi; 6,000 nmi). Intercontinental range is achieved with one refueling, often extending missions to over 30 hours.
武装
- Payload: Carries all ordnance internally in two large bomb bays, with a maximum payload capacity of over 18,144 kg (40,000 lb).
- Nuclear Weapons: Capable of carrying B61 and B83 nuclear bombs.
- Conventional Weapons: Can carry up to 80 500-lb (230 kg) JDAM GPS-guided bombs, 16 2,000-lb (907 kg) JDAMs, or specialized weapons like the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP).
- Mission Profile: Designed to drop munitions from high altitudes, greatly increasing the impact area and standoff range for precision-guided munitions.
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