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The Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk was the world's first operational aircraft based entirely on stealth technology. It was designed in the late 1970s by the highly creative [[Skunk works]] engineering team at [[Lockheed Martin]], and first manufactured in 1981. It is flown exclusively by [[United States Air Force]].
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The Lockheed '''F-117A Nighthawk''' was the world's first operational aircraft based entirely on stealth technology. It was designed in the late 1970s by the highly creative [[Skunk Works]] engineering team at [[Lockheed Martin]], and first manufactured in 1981. It is flown exclusively by [[United States Air Force]].
Its "F-" label, usually reserved for fighters, may be for political purposes. The F-117A is not a fighter aircraft but is a "ground-attack" aircraft designed for precision bombing. However, the "F-" label is more politically popular and also may attract better pilots.
Its "F-" label, usually reserved for fighters, may be for political purposes. The F-117A is not a fighter aircraft but is a "ground-attack" aircraft designed for precision bombing. However, the "F-" label is more politically popular and also may attract better pilots.
The Air Force plans to retire the F-117 between 2006 and 2008. No new pilots will be trained on that aircraft afterwards.
The Air Force plans to retire the F-117 between 2006 and 2008. No new pilots will be trained on that aircraft afterwards.
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[[Category:Aircraft]]