The F-117 Nighthawk was the first operational aircraft explicitly designed around stealth technology. Other examples of stealth aircraft include the B-2 Spirit, the B-21 Raider, the F-22 …

Stealth jets have the ability to shoot off into the “Wild Blue Yonder” and then appear “out of the blue,” undetected by radar systems. So which stealth fighters can go “climbing high into the …

Mar 28, 2025 · The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, often referred to as the “stealth fighter,” was the world’s first operational stealth aircraft, born out of a program so secretive that the plane itself …

F-117, single-seat, twin-engine jet fighter-bomber built by the Lockheed Corporation (now part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation) for the U.S. Air Force. It was the first stealth aircraft—i.e., an …

Jul 10, 2025 · Discover the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk—first stealth fighter, its history, tech, combat record, and lasting impact on modern aviation.

4 days ago · The fighter's design bears a striking resemblance to the F-35 in its tail, canopy, and nose cone. Granted, this is just an artist's rendering of what it should look like.

Oct 26, 2024 · In the 21st Century, the introduction of the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter have heralded a new generation of stealth aircraft capable of supersonic flight and …

As the first stealth fighter adopted by any air force in the world, the F-117 shocked the world with its unorthodox design and stealth capabilities.

3 days ago · We breakdown the possibilities of what this new stealth aircraft could be and its potential mission. At this stage, it’s unclear if the new Chinese design is an advanced drone or …

For its stealth fighter needs, the US Air Force will rely on a mix of F-35s and a smaller number of older but even more capable F-22 Raptors. A new stealth bomber is in development.