Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk

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The angular underside of a Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk on indoor display, showing its faceted stealth shaping and landing gear.

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Aircraft

F-117A Nighthawk F117

Black low-observable finish

Manufacturer

Lockheed

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Bold head-on angle of the F-117 grabs attention, but indoor lighting gives a muddy underbelly and mixed color cast.

Location

Palm Springs Air Musuem

Palm Springs International Airport · PSP/KPSP

33.8317, -116.5050

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Aviation History

The F-117 was the first operational aircraft designed around stealth technology and played a major role in shaping modern low-observable combat aircraft.

Fleet Rarity

The type was retired from U.S. frontline service in 2008, though a small number have continued to fly in test and training roles.

Safety & Events

F-117s were used in combat during operations including Desert Storm and Allied Force; one was shot down over Serbia in 1999.

Future Outlook

Most examples are retired; many are preserved in museums or stored, while a small number have remained in limited flight-test use.

Specifications

2 × General Electric F404-GE-F1D2 turbofans

Engine

13.2 m

Wingspan

20.1 m

Length

1,720 km

Range

990 km/h

Speed

1 person

Capacity

23,814 kg

MTOW

3.8 m

Height

47.2 kN (10,600 lbf) each

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