F-117 'Nighthawk' by junge1
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The Lockheed F-117 'Nighthawk' was a single-seat, twin-engine stealth ground-attack aircraft operated by the U. S. Air Force. It was a product of the Lockheed 'Skunk Works'. It was retired in 2008.
The F-117 is shaped to deflect radar signals and has a radar signature of about 0.025 square meter (0.269 square feet). To reduce the heat signature the exhaust of the twin engines is deflected upward across the entire trailing edge of the fuselage.
Length: 65-ft, 11 in, (20.08m)
Wingspan: 43-ft, 4 in, (13.20m)
Height: 12-ft, 5 in, (3.78m)
Weight:
Empty: ~30,000lb (13,608kg)
Max T/O: ~52,500lb (23,814kg)
Performance: ~646mph (1040kmh)
Range: 1,200 nm (1112km) unrefueled
Power Plants: Two General Electric F404-GE-F1D2 non-augmented turbofans
Armament: Internal weapons bay,
precision guided munitions;
This picture was taken on 21 March 1992 at Luke AFB and is scanned,
Sig...
Comments (22)
Very cool capture and even cooler aircraft
I have seen one of these at Love Field several years back.superb shot
Cool aircraft and shot Sig!!!
I guess they weren't needed with the Raptors and B-2's in service. Great shot and post. I've got a photo somewhere (not mine) of one of these painted in the American flag. It looks amazing. Actually, here ya go!
Wonderful shot of this awesome aircraft!!
awasome machine!
Excellent capture !!
awesome brings havoc and death.
Amazing aircraft.
Great shot.. I did see one or two of these at various airshows in the UK.. Got a couple of photos somewhere.. lol Amazing to think they are retired already! But worth noting, they never sold them on... Thanks for posting Sig.. Must look up my old ones of these lol Rob
Super aircraft..great shot Sig! :)
Awesome plane!!!!!
Nice shot!!!!
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
fantastic!! outstanding capture!!
Shining shot.
Cool plane and capture my friend.
wonderful capture
Superb plane and details, Sig!!!
Great POV of this stealthy bomber!
The ugly duckling of military aircraft that can kick ass. Dana
drole d'avion