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The 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. Work on what … See more
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In 1936, Robert Watson Watt, a British engineer who invented radar, noted that measures to reduce an object's radar cross-section (RCS) could be used to evade radar … See more
Early activities
During the program's early years, from 1984 to mid-1992, the F-117 fleet was based at Tonopah Test Range Airport, Nevada, where it … See moreUnited States
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Source: f117sfa.org See moreWhen the USAF first approached Lockheed with the stealth concept, Skunk Works Director Kelly Johnson proposed a rounded design. He … See more
F-117N "Seahawk"
The United States Navy tested the F-117 in 1984 but determined it was unsuitable for carrier use. In the early 1990s, Lockheed proposed an upgraded carrier-capable F-117 variant dubbed the "Seahawk" to the Navy … See moreUnited States
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WEBMay 12, 2021 · One of the pioneering aspects of the F-117 was the engine intake inlet. The inlet has a radar-absorbing grid on the outside. When seen through radar, the inlet …
The Black Jet | Air & Space Forces Magazine - Air Force Magazine
WEBThe F-117 has auxiliary intake doors on the fuselage above and behind intake screens. They are opened on taxi, takeoff, and landing to allow more air to feed into the engines. The …
F-117 Nighthawk Fast Facts - Lockheed Martin
WEB12 ft 5 in (3.78 m) Wingspan: 43 ft 4 in (13.21 m) Wing Area: 780 sq ft (72 m2) Max Takeoff Weight: 52,500 lb (23,814 kg) Empty Weight: 29,500 lb (13,381 kg) Range: Unlimited with …
Aviation Images - F-117 Walkaround
WEBAviation Images - F-117 Walkaround. F-117A s/n 88-0841 'HO-841'. USAF 9 FS. Berlin SXF, June 2000. Port intake close-up. From this perspective, some surface panels don't seem to be flat at all. Photo by Burkhard Domke.
F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter - Airforce Technology
WEBJul 20, 2020 · F-117A is powered by two low-bypass F404-GE-F1D2 turbofan engines from General Electric. The rectangular air intakes on both sides of the fuselage are covered by gratings, which are coated with radar …
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WEBAF. 82 803. Entered Operational Service in 1984. Nicknamed After the 1982 Heavy Metal Album “The Unexpected Guest” by Demon. Flew the Most Combat Sorties of Any F-117: …
Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk - fighter - aviastar.org
WEBLockheed F-117 Nighthawk. Successfully kept secret for nearly 15 years, the Lockheed F-117A was the winning submission for the 'black' XST (Experimental Stealth Technology) competition of 1975-76 sponsored by …
About the F-117 — F-117 Stealth Fighter Association
WEBF-117 Mission The F-117A Nighthawk is the world's first operational aircraft designed to exploit low-observable stealth technology, enabling survivable penetration of dense threat environments and attack of high-value …
Stealth aircraft - Wikipedia
WEBThe F-117 Nighthawk was the first operational aircraft explicitly designed around stealth technology. Other examples of stealth aircraft include the B-2 Spirit, the B-21 Raider, the F …
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