A sight you will never see again.
Many say the F-117 Nighthawk was the first real ‘stealth’ aircraft. A product of Lockheed’s infamous Skunk Works the F-117 first flew in 1981 and was retired in 2008.
Featured image by Lockheed
Watch: A Rare Sight! 25 F-117 Stealth Fighters Flyby!
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The F-117 Nighthawk, recognized as the first true stealth aircraft, was developed by Lockheed's Skunk Works and had its inaugural flight in 1981 before being retired in 2008.
Key points from this article:
- The F-117 Nighthawk was developed by Lockheed's Skunk Works and first flew in 1981.
- How the F-117's stealth technology revolutionized military aviation and influenced future aircraft designs.
- Why the retirement of the F-117 in 2008 marked the end of an era for stealth technology in combat aircraft.
Watch: A Rare Sight! 25 F-117 Stealth Fighters Flyby!
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A sight you will never see again. Many say the F-117 Nighthawk was the first real ‘stealth’ aircraft. A product of Lockheed’s infamous Skunk Works the F-117 first flew in 1981 and was retired in 2008. Featured image by Lockheed
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