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The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role, long-range bomber operated by the U.S. Air Force that can deliver conventional or nuclear weapons and penetrate deep into enemy defenses using its advanced stealth technology. (Source: Northrop Grumman)

Figure 1. The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role, long-range bomber operated by the U.S. Air Force that can deliver conventional or nuclear weapons and penetrate deep into enemy defenses using its advanced stealth technology. (Source: Northrop Grumman)

Developed for the Air Force, the F-117A Stealth Fighter is the first operational aircraft to exploit low-observable stealth technology. It is designed to penetrate dense threat environments at night and attack high-value targets with pinpoint accuracy. (Source: Lockheed Martin)

Figure 2. Developed for the Air Force, the F-117A Stealth Fighter is the first operational aircraft to exploit low-observable stealth technology. It is designed to penetrate dense threat environments at night and attack high-value targets with pinpoint accuracy. (Source: Lockheed Martin) ...

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