Reddit user found B-2 stealth bomber on Google maps
Image: Google maps
In the United States, an unusual aircraft was spotted on Google maps. A Reddit user posted a screenshot showing a satellite image of an aircraft that looks like the Northrop B-2 Spirit strategic stealth bomber.
The image on the card is blurry. Users suggested that the image was taken by the Maxar Technologies satellite, which measured the intensity of three ranges of color and combined them into an image.
Judging by the image, the satellite captured the flight of the Northrop B-2 Spirit bomber, which is distinguished by its characteristic “flying wing” shape and layout. The unusual design of the aircraft causes the B-2 Spirit to be less visible.
Previously, the B-2 Spirit hit the lenses while undergoing repairs. The photo of the plane, which is considered the most expensive in the world, drew the attention of The Drive. The bomber was being repaired in Palmdale.
In September, a B-2 Spirit was found on satellite images of Planet Labs, which made an emergency landing at Whiteman Base, Missouri. The aircraft suffered a hydraulic failure during the flight.
