How Big is the B-2 Stealth Bomber?
The B-2 Spirit is a massive airplane. It looks like a flying wing! But how big is it compared to other things?
- Wingspan: 172 feet (about half a football field).
- Length: 69 feet (as long as three school buses).
- Height: 17 feet (as tall as a two-story house).
Compared to Other Aircraft
- The B-2 is bigger than a fighter jet, like the F-22.
- It’s almost as wide as a Boeing 737, the plane people fly on for trips.
- The C-17 cargo plane is longer, but the B-2 has a unique stealthy shape.
- It’s wider than the famous Concorde supersonic jet!
- The B-52 Stratofortress is longer, but the B-2 is harder to detect.
Compared to Landmarks
- Its wingspan is nearly as wide as the White House!
- It’s about as long as a semi-truck with a trailer.
- If you put two B-2 bombers side by side, they would almost be as wide as the Lincoln Memorial.
Fun Fact
Even though it’s huge, the B-2 is hard to see on radar. That makes it a stealth bomber!
