NORTHROP GRUMMAN B-2 SPIRIT

Historical Note:          Our Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit model aircraft is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen.  Our Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit model aircraft is uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures.  The model airplane’s parts including the fuselage, wings and glass cockpit are extremely accurate and precise based on the original. This model aircraft will fascinate anyone, aviation enthusiast and model aircraft collectors alike for its remarkable and exceptional quality.  This elegant Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit model aircraft is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family.

Scale:    1:150
W/S:      13.25     inches, 
Lgth:      5.25      inches

Item Number:    TMC-CB2TR                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Price:    $139.95

Historical Note Cont'd:         The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is a multi-role stealth heavy bomber, capable of deploying both conventional and nuclear weapons.  It is operated exclusively by the United States Airforce. 

The B-2 Spirit or stealth bomber was developed and built by an industry team consisting of Northrop Grumman, Boeing and Vought Aircraft Industries.

The B-2 started life as a black project known as the High Altitude Penetrating Bomber (HAPB), then became the Advanced Technology Bomber (ATB), and later became the B-2 Spirit.

The B-2s primary mission is to attack time-critical targets early in a conflict to minimize an enemy's war-making potential.

The B-2 bomber aircraft features incorporates advanced designs and technologies that make unprecedented use of composite materials, product assembly and finishing that meet extraordinary tolerances and quality standards and it doesn't use development tooling since it incorporates final production tooling implemented directly from the computer-aided design (CAD) system.  

The first B-2 was publicly displayed on November 22, 1988, when it was rolled out of its hangar at Air Force Plant 42, Palmdale, California, where it was built.  Its first public flight was on July 17, 1989.

In 1991, the USAF and B-2 industry team received the Collier Trophy. 

It will be unlikely that any B-2 will be placed on permanent display in the future (or anytime before airtime retirement).