The U.S. Air Force Wants The F-117 To Fly Until 2034
2023年1月10日 · Officially retired or not, the F-117 is making a comeback, and it’s here to stay for a long time. The U.S. Air Force is looking for suppliers of maintenance and logistic support to continue...
The Retired F-117 Nighthawk Is Still Flying. Here's How and Why.
2020年7月1日 · Though no longer in service, the planes have found second wind. Key Point: Relatively few F-117s are resting in boneyards. In a March 19th Instagram post, an aviation enthusiast posted several...
Why the 'Retired' F-117 Stealth Fighter is Still Soaring for the U.S ...
2024年3月26日 · Summary: Despite its official retirement in 2007, the F-117A Nighthawk, a pioneer in stealth technology, remains a valuable asset for the U.S. Air Force, continuing to participate in various...
‘Retired’ F-117 Nighthawks Will Fly For Another Decade - The War …
2023年1月9日 · The U.S. Air Force has now confirmed that it currently plans to continue flying operations with at least a portion of the F-117A fleet through 2034. A full update with additional information can be found at the bottom of this story.
The Old F-117 Nighthawk Is Still Fighting for the U.S. Air Force
2024年4月17日 · “16 years after being officially retired, F-117s are still flying not only for training purposes as adversary aircraft and cruise missile surrogate, but also for research, development, test and...
16 years after being decommissioned, is Nighthawk still flying?
2024年8月21日 · Despite the official retirement of the Nighthawk from active service in 2007, the U.S. Air Force still regularly operates a fleet of about forty-five F-117s. Designed by Lockheed Martin, the F-117 Nighthawk first took flight in 1981 and was officially commissioned into the U.S. Air Force in 1983.
Why Is The 'Retired' F-117 Nighthawk Still Flying? - Jalopnik
2014年3月16日 · Why is the F-117 Nighthawk, America's first true "stealth" aircraft, still prowling the skies years after its retirement in 2008? Obsessed With The Culture Of Cars Home
Photos show the USAF is still flying the F-117 stealth fighter
2020年10月23日 · Photos have emerged showing that the retired F-117 Nighthawk is still active 12 years after it was officially retired, with experts speculating that the Air Force may use the stealth fighters...
Why the U.S. Still Operates Some F-117 Nighthawks
2024年11月2日 · The F-117’s design and technology have applications in the development of unmanned systems. By retaining and operating these aircraft, the U.S. Air Force can explore how to integrate advanced technologies, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and artificial intelligence, into stealth operations.
'Retired' F-117 Will Undergo Air-To-Air Refueling Certification …
2024年3月19日 · 16 years after being officially retired, F-117s are still flying not only for training purposes as adversary aircraft and cruise missile surrogate, but also for research, development, test...