The F-117 Nighthawk “Zombie” Fighter: Why the Air Force Refuses to Let It Die Summary and Key Points -The F-117 Nighthawk was the world’s first operational stealth aircraft, officially retired in 2008 ...
-The U.S. Air Force still uses the iconic jet as a cost-effective platform for several key missions. -Primarily, it serves as a unique "aggressor" trainer, simulating foreign stealth aircraft like ...
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 ...