What is a b12 plane?

The Akaflieg Berlin B12 is a high performance two-place glider aircraft that was designed and built in Germany. Conceived as a research vehicle, only one unit was constructed.
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What is the B-2 plane used for?

The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. A dramatic leap forward in technology, the bomber represents a major milestone in the U.S. bomber modernization program.
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How much does a B12 plane cost?

The cost to procure each B-2 was US$737 million in 1997 dollars (equivalent to US$1173 million in 2021), based only on a fleet cost of US$15.48 billion. The procurement cost per aircraft as detailed in GAO reports, which include spare parts and software support, was $929 million per aircraft in 1997 dollars.
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How big is a B12 airplane?

Landing speed 71 mph. Service ceiling 24,600 feet. Absolute ceiling 26,600 feet. Normal range 524 miles, maximum range 1360 miles, Weights: 7728 pounds empty, 12,824 pounds gross Dimensions: wingspan 70 feet 6 inches, length 44 feet 9 inches, height 15 feet 5 inches, wing area 678 square feet.
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What is an a 12 aircraft?

The Central Intelligence Agency's A-12 OXCART reconnaissance aircraft, developed by Lockheed's Skunk Works as the successor to the U-2 spy plane, was designed specifically to avoid Soviet Union air defenses during the Cold War.
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What is a b5 plane?

The Keystone B-5 is a light bomber made by the Keystone Aircraft company for the United States Army Air Corps in the early 1930s.
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What CIA plane is nicknamed Archangel?

Under Project Gusto the designs were nicknamed "Archangel", after the U-2 program, which had been known as "Angel". As the aircraft designs evolved and configuration changes occurred, the internal Lockheed designation changed from Archangel-1 to Archangel-2, and so on.
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Does B12 need a carrier?

If vitamin B12 is ingested in its free (or nonprotein bound form), it will bind to a carrier protein known as R-binders or transcobalamin I that is secreted by both the salivary glands in the oropharynx and the gastric mucosal cells within the stomach.
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How deep does a B12 shot go?

The injection site will be in the muscle directly below your two fingers. Think of a triangle and you will insert the needle in the center of the triangle.
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Can B-2 bomber be detected?

The plane does emit radio energy when using its radar scanner or communicating with ground forces and other aircraft, but the radar signal is small and highly focused, making it less susceptible to detection. When the B-2 project began, the U.S. Air Force planned to buy 132 planes at a total cost of $22 billion.
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What is the U.S. most advanced bomber?

"The B-21 is carefully designed to be the most maintainable bomber ever built." As a dual-capable penetrating strike stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider is capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions.
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What is the most advanced U.S. military aircraft?

1. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. This comes as no surprise. Ever since entering production in 2006, the F-35 has embodied the latest in combat aircraft development.
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Is b12 covered by insurance?

Vitamin B12 administration by injection is a covered benefit accepted as medically necessary when the beneficiary has a history of a low serum B12 or conditions causing or caused by a low serum B12.
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Has a B-2 bomber ever been shot down?

The aircraft was destroyed, but both crew members successfully ejected. The accident marked the first operational loss of a B‑2 bomber, and as of 2023 remains the only one. With an estimated loss of US$1.4 billion, considering only the cost of the aircraft, it was also the most expensive aircraft crash in history.
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How are B-2 bombers so quiet?

As with most planes, the B-2's noisiest component is its engine system. But unlike a passenger jet or B-52, the B-2's engines are buried inside the plane. This helps muffle the noise. The efficient aerodynamic design helps keep the B-2 quiet as well, because the engines can operate at lower power settings.
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Does B-2 carry missiles?

Currently the B-2 bomber can carry sixteen AGM-158A JASSM and improved AGM-158B JASSM-ER air-launched cruise missiles. These stealthy missiles were specially designed to penetrate advanced air defense systems, such as the Russian S-300 and its improved derivatives. The baseline AGM-158A has a range of 370 km.
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How soon do you feel better after B12 injections?

Since B12 shots are injected intramuscularly bypassing the digestive process, they start to work immediately. Typically, our patients experience positive effects between 24-72 hours after the treatment.
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How will I feel after a B12 injection?

It is common to experience headaches, dizziness, and weakness immediately after the injection. These should fade fairly quickly. You may also experience some numbness and tingling, depending on the injection location, as well as joint pain.
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Where is the best place to inject a B12 shot?

The easiest site when self-administering an IM injection is the middle third of the vastus lateralis muscle of the thigh. Other options include the deltoid muscle of the upper arm and the dorsogluteal site on the bottom. This maybe useful if you have a carer or a family member willing to administer your injection.
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What are the side effects of B12 nasal spray?

In some cases, Naso B12 Nasal Spray 2.3 ml may cause headache, nausea, runny nose, and infections (such as sore throat and the common cold). The majority of these side effects subside over time without the need for medical intervention. However, please see a doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
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What does B12 require for transport?

Transport of B12 in extracellular fluids is dependent on three homologous carrier proteins: intrinsic factor, transcobalamin (also known as transcobalamin II), and haptocorrin (also known as the R-protein or transcobalamin I).
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How do you feel when you need B12?

extreme tiredness (fatigue) lack of energy (lethargy) breathlessness. feeling faint.
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What aircraft is the Angel of Death?

They've been called Angels of Death: AC-130 gunships. The heavily armed stuff of nightmares for adversaries and the close-air support guardian angels of allies.
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What is the highest flying spy plane?

The SR-71 was the world's fastest and highest-flying air-breathing operational manned aircraft throughout its career and it still holds that record. On 28 July 1976, SR-71 serial number 61-7962, piloted by then Captain Robert Helt, broke the world record: an "absolute altitude record" of 85,069 feet (25,929 m).
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What is the fastest spy plane in the world?

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is the fastest jet in the world and its top speed of 3,500km/h (2,100 mph) means it can outrun most missiles. The jet first flew in 1964 and was still used by the US military right up until 1999. It was an iconic symbol of Cold War tech and was used to spy on the Soviet Union.
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