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Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Attack Aircraft Family

The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk was the world's first operational aircraft designed around low observability, turning the Skunk Works' experimental stealth work into a single-seat, twin-engine precision attack aircraft. Developed in secrecy for the United States Air Force, the F-117A entered service in 1983, was publicly acknowledged in 1988, and became an enduring milestone in the history of aircraft design, flight testing, and operational stealth.

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Aliases
F-117 NighthawkF-117AYF-117ASenior TrendNight Hawk
Family Name
Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk
Full Name
Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Attack Aircraft Family
Roles
militaryexperimental
Status
retired
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk was the world's first operational aircraft designed around low observability, turning the Skunk Works' experimental stealth work into a single-seat, twin-engine precision attack aircraft. Developed in secrecy for the United States Air Force, the F-117A entered service in 1983, was publicly acknowledged in 1988, and became an enduring milestone in the history of aircraft design, flight testing, and operational stealth.
First Flight Year
1,981
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Creation Time
August 1, 2026 at 10:20:56 UTC
Updated Time
August 1, 2026 at 10:20:56 UTC