This high-quality replica is crafted from resin and comes with a sturdy display stand. With a length of 8" and a wingspan of 20-1/2", the 1/100 scale model assembles in minutes. Recommended for ages 14+ A multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions, the B-2 was designed by Northrup Grumman for the U.S. Air Force to be a "stealth" strategic fighter able to penetrate enemy strongholds without detection. The B-2 Spirit's first flight took place in 1989. With its advanced engineering, it was considered a massive leap forward in aeronautics. Its combination of reduced infrared, acoustic, electromagnetic, visual, and radar signatures makes it difficult for sophisticated defense systems to detect, track, and fire upon the B-2. One of the longest and widest military aircraft, the B-2 measures 69 feet long with a wingspan of 172 feet. It could reach subsonic speeds of up to 633 mph. and climb to an altitude of more than 50,000 feet. Without refueling, it can travel 6,000 nautical miles. It can travel 10,000 nautical miles with only one refueling. It can reach any point in the world within hours, and delivers massive firepower because it can carry a 20-ton payload. The B-2 Spirit is one of the most formidable and effective aircraft in the Air Force's fleet.