Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk - Wikipedia
WEBThe Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk is a retired American single-seat, subsonic twin-engine stealth attack aircraft developed by Lockheed 's secretive Skunk Works division and operated by the United States Air Force (USAF). It was the first operational aircraft to be designed with stealth technology.
History Lesson: Why Was the F-117 Stealth Fighter Retired?
WEBNov 3, 2020 · Developed in the 1970s and declared operational in complete secrecy in 1983, the F-117 ushered in a new era that would enable the United States to dominate warfare for decades to come.
F-117 Nighthawk - Lockheed Martin
WEBDiscover the F-117 Nighthawk, the world's first operational stealth aircraft, revolutionizing aerial warfare with its innovative capabilities and iconic design.
How Stealthy Is The F-117 Nighthawk? - Simple Flying
WEBMay 18, 2024 · The F-117's low radar signature remains useful, being restored for exercises to help modern fighter pilots scrimmage against stealth weapons. The Lockheed Martin F-117 Nighthawk is considered the benchmark stealth aircraft as the first stealth fighter employed in combat.
Stealth Secrets of the F-117 Nighthawk - HistoryNet
WEBJan 17, 2020 · F-117 stealth fighters from the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing stand on the flight line with canopies raised following their return from Saudi Arabia and Operation Desert Storm. (USAF photo) The black jets were consistently assigned the most dangerous, high-priority targets throughout the Gulf War.
Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk - National Museum of the USAF
WEBThe Lockheed F-117A was developed in response to an Air Force request for an aircraft capable of attacking high value targets without being detected by enemy radar. By the 1970s, new materials and techniques allowed engineers to design an aircraft with radar-evading or "stealth" qualities.
F-117 | Stealth Fighter, Nighthawk, USAF | Britannica
WEBSep 13, 2024 · F-117, single-seat, twin-engine jet fighter-bomber built by the Lockheed Corporation (now part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation) for the U.S. Air Force. It was the first stealth aircraft—i.e., an aircraft designed entirely around the concept of evading detection by radar and other sensors.
About the F-117 — F-117 Stealth Fighter Association
WEBUtilizing its stealth capability in an armed conflict, the F-117 will be tasked with “first night” missions to attack and destroy enemy command and control centers, air defenses and weapons of mass destruction.
WEBF-117 Nighthawk Fast Facts. World’s First Operational Stealth Aircraft. Aircraft Produced Near-Perfect Combat Record. ONLY. 59. Production Aircraft. Longest Non-Stop Single-Seat Fighter Flight Record. F-117A’s Produced was Lost in Combat. 5 Developmental Prototypes. Flew from Holloman AFB in New Mexico to Kuwait with Aerial Refueling.
How the “Black Jet” became the “Gray Dragon” - The Aviationist
WEBFeb 25, 2013 · The story of the only gray F-117 stealth plane. The Lockheed F-117A was not only the world’s first operational stealth aircraft, but also one of the most secret plane ever developed....
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