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The F-117 Stealth Fighter Had 1 Surprising (and Tiny) Weakness

Key Points and Summary - The F-117 Nighthawk was the world's first operational stealth aircraft, a revolutionary design from Lockheed's Skunk Works that changed air warfare forever. -Using a unique ...
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How the F-117 Nighthawk ‘Stealth Fighter’ Transformed Warfare

Today, stealth aircraft form a substantial part of the United States’ Air Force; however, back in the 70s and 80s, stealth technology was thought to be a thing of science fiction. Everything changed ...
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The F-117 is the stealthy fighter you can now see for yourself

An F-117 Nighthawk flies over the Nevada desert. The unique design of the single-seat F-117 provides exceptional combat capabilities. The fighter can employ a variety of weapons and is equipped with ...
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The US Air Force Can—and Should—Return the F-117A Nighthawk to Combat

The F-117s are no longer as cutting-edge as they once were, but they can still be effective in a pinch. And America is in quite a pinch today. As of 2025, there are around 45 F-117A Nighthawk ...
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Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk : an illustrated history of the stealth fighter / Bill Holder & Mike Wallace

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These Are the 10 Most Complex Aircraft to Fly

From unstable airframes to a lack of safety features, not all pilots in the US Air Force are qualified to fly these aircraft. Military aviators are uniquely skilled individuals, operating their ...