youandgame Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 does every state have its own B-2 ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 No, there is only 20 (out of 21 built) in inventory...however, I believe they are all named for a state...mostly ones that have/had a senator or someone high-up that supported the program or which had a part in building the aircraft. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
helyun302 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I believe the B-2 can be fitted with a 3rd ACES seat if needs be, those markings denote the hatch area at the rear of the cockpit. I had the opportunity to get in a B-2 while at Nellis in '05. (at the time I was one of the few to have sat in all of the active stealth aircraft, F-117, F-22 and B-2) The cockpit is smaller than I had imagined, not much room in there at all. The original design had a third crewmember position, but according to the pilot, all its used for now is space for a folding lounge chair or a cooler. The area meant for the third seat is aft of the entry hatch and isnt much bigger than what an ejection seat would take up. I doubt anyone that actively works on a B-2 will post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garthk Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 No, there is only 20 (out of 21 built) in inventory...however, I believe they are all named for a state...mostly ones that have/had a senator or someone high-up that supported the program or which had a part in building the aircraft. Aaron Two exceptions: Spirit of Kitty Hawk AV-19 93-1086 (Ostensibly named to also honor North Carolina) Spirit of America AV-1 82-1066 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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