Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk

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A preserved Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk on museum display, its faceted black surfaces and USAF tail markings highlighting the stealth design.

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Aircraft

F-117A Nighthawk F117

Black USAF low-observable finish

Manufacturer

Lockheed

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Photo grade

Score: 69.0

F-117 is clearly captured, but indoor lighting is dim and wide-angle distortion hampers sharpness and impact.

Location

Palm Springs Air Museum

Palm Springs International Airport · PSP/KPSP

33.8319, -116.5050

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Palm Springs International Airport PSP

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Aviation History

The F-117 was the first operational aircraft designed around stealth technology and became widely known for its role in the 1991 Gulf War.

Fleet Rarity

Only 59 F-117As were built; surviving aircraft are rare, with some retained for testing and others preserved in museums.

Safety & Events

F-117s flew combat missions in the 1991 Gulf War and later conflicts. The type was retired from frontline service in 2008.

Future Outlook

The aircraft is displayed as a museum exhibit.

Specifications

2 × General Electric F404-GE-F1D2 turbofan

Engine

13.2 m

Wingspan

20.1 m

Length

1,730 km

Range

993 km/h

Speed

1 person

Capacity

23,814 kg

MTOW

3.8 m

Height

10,600 lbf (47.2 kN) per engine

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