A $2 Billion B-2 Stealth Bomber Crashed in Missouri This Week

In regards to the B-2 Stealth bomber that crashed in Missouri, I have good news and bad news. The good news is there were no fires or injuries reported. The bad news is it costs $2 billion dollars.

KMBC in Kansas City just reported on this accident that took place at Whiteman Air Force Base this past Tuesday. When it comes to matters like this, I prefer to let the experts speak. KMBC quoted an Air Force spokesperson who shared some details:

There were no personnel injuries and no fire associated with the landing," said Jennifer Greene, a spokeswoman for Air Force Global Strike Public Affairs. "The incident is under investigation and more information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Here's video of the satellite photos from the crash.

The B-2 Stealth Bomber is a very intimidating beast. If you've never seen it in action, here you go.

The Northrop-Grumman website describes the terror this plane can rain down on an enemy. It's a 200-ton weapon that even sophisticated radar can't detect. Shudder to be someone on the receiving end of its 20-ton payload.

About that cost though...the Wikipedia page shares that the total cost for one of these planes is approximately $2.17 billion dollars. That makes even a fender bender like the accident this week a costly one. After looking at exactly how many crooked numbers and zeroes that would be on a B-2 stealth bomber repair bill, I won't complain about the new tires I had to buy for our family vehicle this year.