Armour Collection by Franklin Mint Diecast Model Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk USAF 53rd Test and Evaluation Group "The Dragon" Holloman AFB, New Mexico B11E091 - 1:48 Scale Model Actual size is approximately 17" in length Wingspan approximately 11" Each fully painted and assembled model features: - Assembled by hand in preferred 1:48 scale.
- Hand-painted. Complete with authentic military markings.
- Engineered with fully removable cockpit canopy and rolling wheels.
- Re-created in impressive 1:48 scale die-cast metal.
- Assembled and painted by hand.
- Decked out with historic military markings.
- Features detailed undercarriage and cockpit.
About this aircraft: The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk is a stealth ground attack aircraft operated solely by the United States Air Force. The F-117's first flight was in 1981, and it achieved Initial Operational Capability status in October 1983. The F-117A came out of secrecy and was revealed to the world in November 1988. As a product of the Skunk Works and a development of the Have Blue prototype, it became the first operational aircraft initially designed around stealth technology. The F-117A was widely publicized during the Gulf War. The Air Force is on-track to retire the F-117 in April 2008, due mainly to the deployment of the more effective F-22 Raptor. |
