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Bollywood’s highly anticipated action sequel War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Ayan Mukherji, has made waves with its high-octane trailer, but one particular scene featuring a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber has left netizens in stitches—and not for the reasons the filmmakers might have hoped.
The trailer showcases a dramatic sequence where a B-2 Spirit, the iconic American stealth bomber known for its flying-wing design, is depicted deploying a team of commandos mid-flight. However, the absurdity lies in the execution: the commandos are shown being dropped from the aircraft’s internal weapons bay, parachuting down toward a commercial airliner flying below, presumably to take control of it. The scene, set against a picturesque sunset, aims for intensity but has instead become fodder for online ridicule.
The B-2 Spirit, a strategic bomber designed by Northrop Grumman for the U.S. Air Force, is built to carry precision-guided munitions, not personnel. Its internal weapons bay is meant for bombs like the B61 nuclear bomb or JDAMs, not for human deployment. The idea of soldiers being dropped from a B-2’s bay, especially to board a commercial aircraft, defies both physics and military logic. The B-2 operates at high altitudes—typically above 50,000 feet—where oxygen levels are too low for humans to survive without specialized equipment, and the aircraft’s stealth design prioritizes minimal radar cross-section, not troop transport.
Social media platforms, particularly X, erupted with memes and sarcastic commentary shortly after the trailer dropped. “Bollywood just turned the B-2 Spirit into a human vending machine,” quipped one user. Another wrote, “Forget stealth, this B-2 is now a paratrooper Uber for Hrithik!” Aviation enthusiasts were quick to point out the inaccuracies, with one user posting, “The B-2’s weapons bay isn’t a magical portal for commandos. Bollywood needs to stop treating physics like a suggestion.”
The scene’s premise of capturing a commercial airliner mid-flight adds another layer of implausibility. Commercial jets cruise at speeds of around 500-600 mph, and the logistics of a mid-air boarding operation—especially from a stealth bomber—would be a nightmare. Real-world military operations for such scenarios typically involve helicopters or smaller aircraft, not a $2 billion strategic asset like the B-2.
Despite the mockery, some fans defended the creative liberty. “It’s Bollywood, not a documentary,” argued a War 2 fan on X. “The B-2 looks cool, and the scene is pure adrenaline—who cares about realism?” Others speculated that the filmmakers chose the B-2 for its sleek, futuristic aesthetic, aligning with War 2’s larger-than-life action vibe.
This isn’t the first time Bollywood has taken liberties with military hardware. Previous films like URI: The Surgical Strike and Fighter have also faced scrutiny for bending reality, but the War 2 B-2 cameo seems to have struck a particularly humorous chord online. As the film gears up for its release later this year, the buzz around this scene—whether for its absurdity or its audacity—has certainly ensured that War 2 remains in the spotlight.
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