Flight tracking data showed that two groups of four fuel carrier aircraft met with B -2 Sprit launchers – the latest American bombers – over Kansas, before continuing its journey towards the Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean, at a time when the confrontation between Israel and Iran is escalating.
The American newspaper “Wall Street Journal” quoted US officials on Saturday that the United States has not yet issued any orders to prepare for an attack on Iran with strategic B-2 launchers.
Commenting on reports of the United States’ transfer of strategic bombers to the Diego Garcia base, the officials added that moving B-2 bombers may help pressure Iran to accept a diplomatic solution.
All of this comes in the midst of escalating speculation about the possibility of the United States involved in the unprecedented confrontation, which erupted nine days ago between Israel and Iran.
In this context, the US Department of Defense announced that the Nemitz aircraft carrier, which was sailing in the South China Sea, had changed its destination, on Monday, heading to the Middle East. Washington has also re -deployed about thirty fuel -supplying aircraft from US territory to military bases in Europe.
Previous reports indicated the stability of eight fuel tankers that support the task to a large -scale process. While the Ministry of Defense has not officially affirmed the destination or goal, the size and coordination of the trip referred to a pre -planned proliferation.
Currently, there is no indication of an imminent blow. However, the timing of this step is important given the current tensions surrounding the Iranian nuclear program and the American situation in the region.
The B-2 Sprit is a long-term grenade launcher operated by the US Air Force. It is designed to penetrate advanced air defense systems and carry traditional and nuclear weapons. The plane can also fly for more than 6000 nautical miles without the need to refuel, and can carry up to 40,000 pounds of ammunition internally.
The B-2 Sprite appearance allows to avoid the discovery of the radar, which makes it suitable for high-risk strikes against well-fortified targets. B-2 has entered service since the late 1990s, and plays a major role in long-term strategic operations.
And B -2 Sprite is equipped to carry the American GBU -57 bomb for heavy fortifications and a minute guidance and designed to destroy the targets buried deeply. This weapon, which weighs 30,000 pounds, is able to penetrate the soil, rocks and reinforced concrete layers before it explodes.
The bomber can also carry two ammunitions of these munitions at the same time, allowing it to target the fortified structures in one air.
This ability gives a B-2 a unique role in targeting underground facilities far from the reach of traditional bombs or cruise missiles.
Last Tuesday, the French Press Agency reported that the analysis of artificial satellite images showed the concentration of four American bombers at the British American Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean.
These B-52 aircraft, which are able to carry nuclear warheads and heavy bombs with accurate guidance, were seen on June 16 at 9:22 GMT in the southern part of this strategic base in the Chaghus Islands.
It is likely that these aircraft are able to transport about 32 tons of ammunition, and they arrived at the base in mid -May, according to an analysis of the “Planet Labs” satellite images.
The Diego Garcia base played a vital role in the wars launched by the United States in Iraq (the first Gulf War in the early nineties, the 2003 invasion), and Afghanistan (2001).
The “French Press Agency” analysis also concluded that there is a C-17 military transport plane, on Monday, at Al Qaeda. According to the US Air Force, this model expanded the soldiers “quickly”, as well as “loads of all kinds to the main operations bases or directly to the advanced rules in the publishing areas.”
It is likely that six other aircraft were seen on June 16 on the runway, fuel supply aircraft that allows other fuel -fuel warplanes to be re -supplied during long missions. Six other aircraft were seen from a similar model in photos taken on May 2.
This comes in the midst of speculation about the possibility of the United States to involve the unprecedented confrontation for five days between its ally Israel and Iran.
The US Department of Defense reported that the Nemitz aircraft carrier that was sailing in the South China Sea changed its destination, on Monday, to move to the Middle East. Washington also directed about thirty fuel planes from the United States to military bases in Europe.
And the French Press Agency reported, last Tuesday, that an analysis of pictures taken across satellite showed the concentration of four American bombers at the American -British Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean.
These B-52 launchers, capable of carrying nuclear warheads and heavy bombs, appeared in accurately, in pictures taken on June 16 at 9:22 am Greenwich time, in the southern part of this strategic base in the Chaghus Islands.
It is likely, according to the analysis of photos taken by the company “Planet Labs”, that these bombers, which can transport about 32 tons of ammunition, have arrived at the base since mid -May.
The Diego Garcia base is a pivotal role in US military operations, as it was a major starting point during the first Gulf War in the 1990s, and the invasion of Iraq in 2003, as well as the war in Afghanistan in 2001.
The agency’s analysis also revealed the presence of a C-17 military transport plane, which was monitored at al-Qaeda, on Monday, a plane used, according to the US Air Force, to transport soldiers and loads “quickly and efficiently” to the main operations bases or directly to the advanced bases in the areas of deployment.
Six aircraft were seen on the runway in Tire June 16, which are air supply aircraft, used to support combat aircraft during long -range tasks. Previous photos on May 2 showed six similar aircraft at the base.
One of the most developed strategic weapons in the United States, the bomber, is the ability to penetrate advanced air defenses and make precise strikes into fortified targets, such as the Underground Iranian Nuclear Research Facilities Network.
US Defense Secretary, Peter Higseth, said yesterday, Wednesday, that the US military is ready to implement any decision made by President Donald Trump on Iran, adding that Tehran should have had to respond to the president’s calls to conclude an agreement on its nuclear program before the start of Israeli strikes last Friday.
On Wednesday, Iranian Leader Ali Khamenei rejected Trump’s call for unconditional surrender, while the US President said that his patience has been run out, even though he did not allow his next step.
P-2 Sprite specifications
The US plane cost is about $ 2.1 billion, making it the most expensive military aircraft ever. It was created by the company “Northob Gruman” using advanced integrity technology, and began its production in the late 1980s, but its manufacture stopped after the collapse of the Soviet Union, and only 21 bombs were produced after the cancellation of the Pentagon (Pentagon), the planned acquisition program.
The launch, which exceeds 6000 nautical miles without refueling, gives offensive capabilities from the American bases around the world. With the refueling refueling, the launcher can reach almost any goal around the world, and it has been proven in tasks from Missouri to Afghanistan and Libya.
Its load, which exceeds 40,000 pounds, allows a variety of traditional and nuclear weapons. Internal weapons warehouses are specially designed to maintain the characteristics of the concealment, with large loads of ammunition, including two GBU-57A/B (MOB), are intended for fortifications and guidance flour, and one bomb of this type weighs 30,000 pounds.
The design of the plane, which works with two pilots, reduces the number of individuals wanted to maintain operational efficiency, thanks to advanced automatic systems.
The technology of hiding includes special materials that absorb radar waves, as well as design properties that reduce the ability to monitor them by hostile air defense systems. Reports indicate that the appearance of the plane on the radar screen is similar to the monitoring of a small bird, which makes it almost invisible to traditional radar devices.
The superhero bomb
The bomb, which weighs 30,000 pounds, is the largest traditional bomb in the American arsenal, and is specifically designed to destroy the underground hidden hideouts.
Because of its huge size, the B-2 can carry more than two bombs of it, but it provides an enormous penetration capacity. The length of the bomb of 20.5 feet and the accurate route system with GPS (GPS) allows accurate strikes against underground facilities. Its ability to penetrate reinforced concrete for more than 200 feet makes it effective against the world’s most fortified facilities.
Traditional cargo
The joint direct attack munitions of the B-2 plane provides an accurate traditional targeting capacity against fixed targets. These weapons guided by the “GPS” system are published in large numbers, as the bomber can hit multiple targets at the same time with high accuracy.
The joint confrontation weapons also expand the extent of the plane’s clash while maintaining the characteristics of the concealment during the approaching, allowing the plane to hit targets outside the airspace fortified.
JASSM rockets provide JASSM (JASSM) missiles, the ability to carry out long-range strokes, thanks to the concealment technique. The expanded model of these Jassm-ars missiles allows the plane options to strike targets over 805 km.
Nuclear load capabilities
The B-2 Sprit plane is an essential component of the American nuclear trinity, with a ability to carry strategic nuclear weapons accurately and hidden. The plane can carry up to 16 B83 nuclear bomb.
