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Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk

Military
Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk

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The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk revolutionized stealth warfare when fielded, achieving 1,100.1 km/h with radical angular design minimizing radar cross-section. Its single-seat configuration, 20.1-meter length, and twin-engine power established stealth attack operations as a dominant strategic capability.

Specifications

Role
Stealth attack aircraft
Origin
United States
Crew
1
Engines
2
Length
20.1 m
Wingspan
13.2 m
Max speed
1,100 km/h