B-2 325 WPS Nose Art

B-2 325 WPS Nose Art by – Squadron Posters!

The B-2 Spirit, also known as the Stealth Bomber, is a revolutionary aircraft that redefined modern airpower. Developed by Northrop Grumman, this long-range, heavy bomber is designed to penetrate the most advanced enemy defenses, thanks to its stealth technology and radar-evading profile. Capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear payloads, the B-2 can deliver precise strikes across the globe with unmatched precision. Its distinctive flying-wing design not only enhances its stealth but also gives it an iconic silhouette, symbolizing cutting-edge innovation and deterrence. As a critical asset in the U.S. Air Force’s strategic arsenal, the B-2 represents the culmination of engineering, ingenuity, and operational excellence.

Development began under the Advanced Technology Bomber (ATB) project during the Carter administration, which cancelled the Mach 2-capable B-1A bomber in part because the ATB showed such promise. But development difficulties delayed progress and drove up costs. Ultimately, the program produced 21 B-2s at an average cost of $2.13 billion (~$4.04 billion in 2023), including development, engineering, testing, production, and procurement. Building each aircraft cost an average of US$737 million, while total procurement costs (including production, spare parts, equipment, retrofitting, and software support) averaged $929 million (~$1.11 billion in 2023) per plane. The project’s considerable capital and operating costs made it controversial in the U.S. Congress even before the winding down of the Cold War dramatically reduced the desire for a stealth aircraft designed to strike deep in Soviet territory. Consequently, in the late 1980s and 1990s lawmakers shrank the planned purchase of 132 bombers to 21. Check out this stunning B-2 325 WPS Nose Art by – Squadron Posters! Collect all your military travels and tell your story!

Squadron Posters offers the world’s largest collection of Squadron Specific Art! Check out our stunning vintage style military aviation themed travel posters, honoring All Branches of Service. Our artwork not only represents aircraft, armored cavalry, or ships, it represents adventure and travel. This means we create posters featuring the Space Needle, New Orleans, the Golden Gate Bridge, Mt Rushmore and the National Mall. Of course, McChord AFB isn’t in Seattle but if you’re stationed there your adventure surely involves the Space Needle!

This is what makes Squadron Posters different–it’s about remembering where you’ve lived and what you’ve seen with a vintage themed travel poster. – Collect your travels and tell your story!