Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk

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17 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk on display — iconic pioneer of stealth technology now residing in a museum for aviation history enthusiasts.

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Kiwi Aviation · 17 Apr 2026

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Aircraft

F-117 Nighthawk F117

Standard USAF Low-Visibility

Manufacturer

Lockheed

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Aviation History

The F-117 Nighthawk is renowned as the world\'s first operational stealth attack aircraft, instrumental in the evolution of stealth technology and notable for its use in the Gulf War and Kosovo.

Fleet Rarity

Retired from frontline service; fewer than 64 built. Some are kept in limited flying storage for testing and training as of 2024.

Record Flights

Not known for record commercial flights, but notable for deep-penetration strike and stealth operations in combat, including Operation Desert Storm.

Safety & Events

One F-117 was famously shot down over Yugoslavia in 1999; otherwise, a highly secretive program with limited known incidents.

Future Outlook

Mostly retired, some airframes preserved in museums, others in storage or experimental use.

Specifications

General Electric F404-GE-F1D2 (x2)

Engine

13.2 meters

Wingspan

20.1 meters

Length

1,850 km

Range

993 km/h (Mach 0.92)

Speed

Single pilot (1)

Capacity

23,814 kg

MTOW

3.8 meters

Height

48.9 kN (11,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Unknown (military)

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