B-2 Spirit Characteristics

General Characteristics

Primary function: Multi-role heavy bomber.
Prime Contractor: Northrop B-2 Division.
Power Plant/Manufacturer: Four General Electric Four General Electric
F-118-GE-100 engines
Thrust: 17,300 pounds each engine (7,847 kilograms)
Length: 69 feet (20.9 meters)
Height:17 feet (5.1 meters)
Wingspan: 172 feet (52.12 meters)
Speed: High subsonic
Ceiling: 50,000 feet (15,152 meters)
Takeoff Weight (Typical): 336,500 pounds (152,635 kilograms)
Range: Intercontinental, unrefueled
Armament: Nuclear or conventional weapons
Crew: Two pilots, with provisions for a third crew station
Date Deployed: December 1993 1