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gptkbp:instanceOf
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B2 bomber
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gptkbp:aircraft
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strategic bomber
strategic deterrence
bomber
Northrop B-2 Spirit
flying wing
not retired yet
20.9 m
icon of stealth technology
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gptkbp:armament
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nuclear weapons
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gptkbp:avionics
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advanced avionics suite
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gptkbp:built
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21
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gptkbp:crew
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2
extensive training required
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gptkbp:design_feature
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low radar cross-section
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gptkbp:developer
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decades of research
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gptkbp:engineType
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General Electric F118-GE-100
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gptkbp:firstFlight
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July 17, 1989
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gptkbp:futurePlans
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planned upgrades for avionics
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gptkbp:hasExperienceIn
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yes
1,600 miles
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gptkbp:height
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5.1 m
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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US 17,800,000 B2
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gptkbp:internationalRelations
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not available for export
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gptkbp:introduced
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1997
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gptkbp:length
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69.0 ft
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
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gptkbp:maximum_speed
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630 mph
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gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight
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170,000 lb
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Spirit_of_America
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gptkbp:offers
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$2.1 billion
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gptkbp:operational_area
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8th_Wing,_509th_Bomb_Wing
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gptkbp:operational_status
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1999
$135,000 per hour
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gptkbp:operationalRange
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11,000 km with air refueling
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gptkbp:passenger_traffic
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40,000 lb
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gptkbp:primaryFunction
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strategic bombing
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gptkbp:primaryUser
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:propulsion
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17,000 lbf per engine
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gptkbp:range
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6,000 miles
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gptkbp:role
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stealth bomber
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gptkbp:safety_features
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low observable
radar-absorbent materials
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gptkbp:secondary_mission
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gptkb:Operation_Allied_Force
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gptkbp:security
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yes
blended wing body
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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50,000 ft
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gptkbp:significantEvent
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Operation Enduring Freedom
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gptkbp:status
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in service
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gptkbp:team
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multi-role
Northrop Grumman team
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gptkbp:wingspan
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172.0 ft
52.4 m
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