B-2 Spirit Bomber Breaks The Sound Barrier

This amazing picture of a U.S. military Stealth Bomber breaking the sound barrier was released to coincide with the announcement of upgraded military software for the fleet.

It shows the B-2, officially named the Spirit Bomber, punching through Mach 1 during a flight over Palmdale, near Los Angeles.

The U.S. possesses about 20 B-2 heavy bombers, some of which have seen action in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The B-2′s unusual design and use of composite materials means it is difficult to be detected by enemy radar – hence the name ‘Stealth Bomber’.

Posted on May 12, 2009 | Filed Under Tech

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