YF-117 Nighhawk 1/72 Die cast Model, 79-10782, 410th FTS, Edwards, 2005
Features
- Model is approximately 11" long with a 7.25" wingspan
- Die cast metal construction with some plastic components
- Accurate markings and insignia
- Includes pilot figure
- Optional-position landing gear
- Detachable ordnance loads
- Opening canopy
- Display stand included
The F-117 Nighthawk is a groundbreaking stealth attack aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin and introduced by the U.S. Air Force in 1983. Designed for precision strikes, it was the world's first operational aircraft built around stealth technology, making it nearly invisible to radar. Its distinctive angular shape and radar-absorbent materials minimized detection, allowing it to penetrate heavily defended airspace. Though subsonic and lacking in traditional fighter agility, the F-117 excelled in night missions and high-value target strikes. Retired in 2008, it played key roles in conflicts like the Gulf War and Kosovo, cementing its legacy as a revolutionary stealth platform.
