-Ironically, its design was based on the theoretical work of a Russian physicist. -The F-117's stunning success during the 1991 Gulf War, where it struck high-value targets with impunity, proved that ...

-Despite Lockheed’s efforts to modify the F-117 for naval use, including enhancing its speed and payload capacity, the Navy rejected the proposal due to cost, performance priorities, and inherent ...

Although the F-117 Nighthawk first saw action during operations over Panama, the aircraft impressively demonstrated its capabilities during the initial air campaign over Baghdad, Iraq. Making ...

Air combat has radically changed since the dogfights of World War II. Even after guided air-to-air missiles arrived in the late 1940s, most aerial engagements throughout the late 20th century still ...

Key Points and Summary - Although officially retired in 2008, the iconic F-117 Nighthawk, America's first operational stealth aircraft, is still flying in the skies over Nevada. -Operating from ...

The groundbreaking “Have Blue” design, which ultimately became the F-117 Nighthawk, relied heavily on research conducted by Soviet physicist Pyotr Ufimtsev. The F-117 Nighthawk was the world’s first ...