Properties (52)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
stealth bomber
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gptkbp:aircraft |
gptkb:Northrop_B-2_family
bomber flying wing iconic military aircraft high performance capabilities 105,000 lbs Northrop_design_philosophy |
gptkbp:armament |
nuclear and conventional weapons
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gptkbp:avionics |
advanced avionics systems
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gptkbp:built |
21
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gptkbp:crew |
2
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gptkbp:deployedTo |
gptkb:Whiteman_Air_Force_Base
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gptkbp:design |
flying wing
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gptkbp:engineType |
General Electric F118-GE-100
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gptkbp:firstFlight |
1989
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gptkbp:futurePlans |
planned upgrades for modernization
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gptkbp:global_presence |
limited international sales
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gptkbp:hasExperienceIn |
gptkb:Kosovo_War
1,600 miles proven combat effectiveness |
gptkbp:height |
17.4 ft
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
B-2 Spirit
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gptkbp:length |
69.0 ft
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gptkbp:maintenance |
high maintenance requirements
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gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
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gptkbp:maximum_speed |
630 mph
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gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight |
Stealth bomber
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gptkbp:modifications |
upgrades over time
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gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Spirit_of_America
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gptkbp:offers |
$737 million
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gptkbp:operational_status |
active
$135 million per year |
gptkbp:operationalHistory |
significant operational history
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gptkbp:operationalRange |
global reach
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gptkbp:primaryUser |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:range |
6,000 miles
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gptkbp:role |
strategic bomber
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gptkbp:safety_features |
low observable
radar-absorbent materials |
gptkbp:secondary_mission |
1999
deep penetration missions |
gptkbp:security |
yes
minimized radar cross-section |
gptkbp:serviceType |
1997
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gptkbp:strategicGoals |
critical strategic asset
nuclear deterrence role |
gptkbp:supportRole |
close air support
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gptkbp:surrounding_area |
5,000 sq ft
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gptkbp:team |
strategic bombing
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gptkbp:training |
extensive pilot training program
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gptkbp:wingspan |
172.0 ft
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