Definition

Noun: A stealth bomber is a military aircraft specifically designed as a bomber with features that make it difficult to detect by radar and other sensing methods. Its primary characteristic is its low observable technology, which reduces its radar cross-section.

Usage

The term is used to refer to a class of advanced military aircraft. It functions as a countable noun.

Examples

• The Air Force deployed the new stealth bomber on a classified mission.
• Development of the stealth bomber required breakthroughs in materials science and aerodynamics.
• A single stealth bomber can penetrate heavily defended airspace to deliver its payload.

Advanced Usage

• The concept is often discussed in military strategy and aviation technology contexts.
• It can be used metaphorically to describe something that operates or achieves its goals without being noticed.
  • The new malware was a digital stealth bomber, infiltrating networks without triggering any alarms.

Variants and Related Words

• Stealth technology (n): The suite of techniques used to make aircraft, ships, or missiles less visible to radar and other detection methods.
• Stealth aircraft (n): The broader category of aircraft designed with stealth features, which includes fighters and bombers.

Synonyms

• Low-observable bomber
• Radar-evading bomber

Different Meanings

The term "stealth bomber" has a highly specific meaning related to military aviation. It does not have common alternative definitions outside this domain.

Related Phrases/Idioms

While not a phrasal verb or idiom itself, the word "stealth" is used in other compounds: - Stealth mode: A state of operating secretly. - The startup operated in stealth mode for two years before launching its product.

Noun

1. a bomber that is difficult to detect by radar