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The B-2 bomber has a completely different design: It’s one big wing, like a

boomerang.

This flying wing design is much more efficient than a conventional plane. Instead of

separate wings supporting all the weight of the fuselage, the entire craft works to

generate lift. Eliminating the tail and fuselage also reduces drag – the total force of

air resistance acting on the plane.

Greater efficiency helps the B-2 travel long distances in a short period of time. It’s

not the fastest craft around - the military says it’s high subsonic, meaning its top

speed is just under the speed of sound (around 1,000 ft/sec or 305 m/s) – but it can go

6,900 miles (11,000 km) without refueling and 11,500 miles (18,500 km) with one in-

flight refueling. It can get anywhere on the Earth on short notice.