22.06.2025 09:30
The U.S. struck Iran's nuclear facilities in Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan with B-2 stealth bombers. The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, developed by the U.S., glides through the sky like an invisible shadow, carrying with it billions of dollars in engineering. The "bunker buster" B-2, capable of penetrating 61 meters deep, has the power to destroy Iran's nuclear bunkers.
The US announced that on the 10th day of the war, it destroyed Iran's Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities with 6 bunker-busting munitions and 30 Tomahawk missiles.
REFERRED TO AS "BUNKER BUSTER"
As details regarding the US attack quickly became clear, it was learned that the nuclear targets in Iran were struck by the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. The B-2 bomber, capable of penetrating 61 meters deep, is the only aircraft carrying the weapon that can destroy Iran's underground Fordo Nuclear Facility. B-2s are also referred to as "bunker busters."
Reports indicate that 4 Boeing KC-46 Pegasus refueling aircraft accompanied the bombers. According to news, two of them refueled B-2 aircraft over the Pacific Ocean. The other two are located about 75 kilometers behind. The report stated that two additional refueling aircraft took off from north of San Francisco and were heading north. It is said that the next refueling points will be in Hawaii later.
ONE OF THE MOST ADVANCED WEAPON PLATFORMS OF THE US
The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the US Air Force represents one of America's most advanced strategic weapon platforms, capable of penetrating sophisticated air defenses and conducting precision strikes on hardened targets like Iran's buried nuclear research facility network. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Wednesday that the US military is ready to implement any decision President Donald Trump makes regarding Iran and added that Tehran should heed calls for an agreement on the President's nuclear program before Israel's attacks begin on Friday.
HAS THE MOST ADVANCED STEALTH TECHNOLOGY
The B-2 costs approximately $2.1 billion each, making it the most expensive military aircraft ever built. Produced by Northrop Grumman and equipped with the most advanced stealth technology, the bomber began production in the late 1980s, but production was halted with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Only 21 units were produced after the Pentagon's planned procurement program was cut.
The bomber's range exceeds 6,000 nautical miles without refueling, providing global strike capability from the US's continental bases. With aerial refueling, the B-2 can reach almost any target worldwide, as demonstrated in missions from Missouri to Afghanistan and Libya. The aircraft's payload capacity of over 18,000 pounds allows it to carry a wide variety of conventional and nuclear weapons. The bomber's internal weapon bays are specifically designed to maintain stealth features while accommodating large munitions loads, including two GBU-57A/B MOPs (Massive Ordnance Penetrators), which are precision-guided "bunker-busting" bombs weighing 30,000 pounds each.
“CAN BE COMPARED TO A SMALL BIRD”
The two-pilot crew configuration reduces personnel needs while maintaining operational efficiency thanks to advanced automation systems. The B-2's stealth technology includes radar-absorbing materials and angular design features that minimize detection by enemy air defense systems. Its radar cross-section is reported to be comparable to that of a small bird, making it nearly invisible to conventional radar.