A low-observable precision-attack aircraft developed from the Have Blue technology program for penetration of dense air defenses.
Development
Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk was developed by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation in United States as a attack aircraft. The family first flew in 1981 and entered service in 1983. Its recorded airframe configuration is fixed wing, with the family classified in the archive as core combat-aircraft scope.
Operational History
Operationally, Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk is represented primarily in the attack aircraft role. The sourced variant records include service with United States Air Force. Its documented combat-history coverage includes Operation Just Cause and Gulf War. Role tags attached to the family include stealth and all weather.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include F-117A. Recorded lineage links identify the family as developed from Lockheed Have Blue.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-117A | Production | Attack | United States Air Force |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
F-117A — C016 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 1
Powerplant: 2 × General Electric F404 turbofans
Armament: Two internal weapon bays for precision-guided bombs and other selected strike weapons.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk — National Museum of the United States Air Force · Tier 1