How does the Horton HO 229 design compare to the B-2 bomber?

-I'm wondering which one has a better design. NOT in terms of stealth capability, but efficiency and aerodynamics. In particular, I want to know if the difference in position of the props and intakes have any real effect in efficiency and aerodynamics and what that difference is. The B-2 has it's props position on top of the wing, but sunken in a little. However, the Horton has it's props integrated into the front of the wing. I'm guessing the B-2 has a more efficient structural design, but I think it makes a compromise by positioning the propellers where they are because of the stealth advantage. If you disregarded stealth capability, which plane's design would make more sense?



I hope I can get a definitive answer, but I appreciate any information.



Thanksdesigning wings with incorporated engines is a hell of a job.



apart from that, (and inherent problems of early jets) Horten was a fighter while B2 is entire Luftwaffe in one plane.



a pilot in me says= Horten

the warrior in me says= B2



placing engines on TOP of the flying wing actually improves its aerodynamic features to some extent; it simplifies the construction; it makes the maintenance slightly more difficult.
The B2 has jets, not props.



The B2 is better because it has computers to solve the stability problems inherent in flying wing designs.
They are both jets, they don't have propellers.