The U.S. Air Force pilots involved in the strike on Iran's Fordo nuclear site underwent extensive training, including long hours in simulators replicating the B-2 cockpit. During the mission, they handled Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs, a first in combat, which posed unique challenges such as changing the stealth profile of the aircraft. This operation showcased the specialized role of the B-2 in modern warfare, contrasted with the more conventional uses of bombers in previous conflicts. The attack prompted immediate assessments by military officials following the operation's execution.
In the real mission, flown in the early hours of Sunday morning in Iran, the pilots would 'feel the clunk' of their weapons bay doors opening, possibly exposing them to enemy radar.
The B-2 - the most expensive plane in history, at $2.2 billion a copy - played a much more specialized role in this operation.
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