The F-117 Nighthawk Proved Stealth Doesn't Mean Invisible

The F-117 Nighthawk, the first operational stealth aircraft, emerged as part of the U.S. Air Force's strategy to evade Soviet air defenses. Debuting in 1981 and operational by 1983, this stealth bomber, equipped with two General Electric engines, prioritized low observability over high speed.

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