The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber has a top speed of about 628 miles per hour (1,010 kilometers per hour), which falls within the "high subsonic" speed range, approximately Mach 0.7 to Mach 0.9. This speed means it can travel roughly as fast as a commercial jetliner. It is not designed for supersonic speeds; instead, its airframe and engines prioritize stealth capabilities over speed. The B-2's maximum speed at around 40,000 feet altitude is about Mach 0.95 at sea level equivalent, but officially is listed as high subsonic. This puts it among the slower military aircraft compared to fighters and reconnaissance planes but suits its role as a stealth strategic bomber well.
