The B-2 Spirit is a big stealth bomber aircraft, it has a wingspan of 172 ft.
B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber (Xtreme Military Aircraft)
By Professor John Hamilton
Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
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Grades 4 - 8 | Grade 7 | n/a | 6.5 | 1135 |
This title explores the development and use of the nearly undetectable B-2 Spirit heavy bomber. Readers will follow the history of its origins and the development of its stealth technology. Chapters detail the aircrafts military and performance specifications as well as its features and advantages in the field, such as its wing design, its concealed engines, its radar signature, and its powerful bombs. Readers will also learn about the Spirits use in the Kosovo War, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and other significant combat and peacekeeping missions.
Publisher: ABDO & Daughters
ISBN-13: 9781617832673
ISBN-10: 1617832677
Published on 1/1/2012
Binding: Library Binding
Number of pages: 32