Why the US Air Force is quietly flying its retired F-117 stealth jets until 2034

The enduring mission of the world's first operational stealth fighter.

Why the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk has been spotted flying over Nevada more than 15 years after its official retirement

The world's first stealth fighter serves on in 2026.
Flying

Reenacting Bombing Missions in an F-117 Nighthawk

The F-117 Nighthawk's revolutionary stealth design stemmed from Soviet mathematician Pyotr Ufimtsev's 1964 research, leading Lockheed to develop an aircraft with distinctive flat, angled surfaces and ...
The Aviationist

‘Retired’ F-117 Will Undergo Air-To-Air Refueling Certification With KC-46

The U.S. Air Force plans to complete the certification of the F-117s with the KC-46 by the end of this month. The KC-46 has already been certified to refuel almost all receivers, with a few still to ...
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The F-117 is the stealthy fighter you can now see for yourself

An F-117 Nighthawk flies over the Nevada desert. The unique design of the single-seat F-117 provides exceptional combat capabilities. The fighter can employ a variety of weapons and is equipped with ...