{"product_id":"preorderfree-shipping-lockheed-f-117a-nighthawk-usaf-dark-knights-tonopah-test-range-nv-2022-hm-172-ha5813","title":"Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk \/ USAF Dark Knights, Tonopah Test Range, NV, 2022 \/ HM 1:72 HA5813","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLockheed F-117A Nighthawk\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eUSAF Dark Knights, no. 84-0809, Tonopah Test Range, NV, 2022\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1:72 HA5813\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearly 14 years after officially \"'retiring\" its F-117A Nighthawk stealth combat jets, the Air Force may now be looking to keep them flying through at least 2034. A portion of the remaining F-117A fleet, flown by Air Force test pilots, has been very actively used for research and development, test and evaluation, and training purposes in recent years. This has included using the jets as \"Red Air\" aggressors and as surrogates for stealthy cruise missiles during large-scale exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_JET_FTR_F117\"\u003eLockheed F-117A Nighthawk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned and developed by Lockheed, the F-117 was the first operational aircraft conceived with stealth technology. It first flew on June 18, 1981, but was not officially acknowledged until 1988, when the Pentagon released a grainy, unrevealing photograph to the media (the aircraft itself was not seen by the public until 1990). With no afterburners and a shape designed to deflect radar signals, the F-117 is subsonic but effective. It has an automated planning system, sophisticated navigation and infrared target acquisition. It has been used several times in combat, most notably during the Persian Gulf War. It was retired in 2008, replaced by the more formidable F-22.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Master \"1:72 Air Power Series\" diecast airplanes feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded metal construction with plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended \/ retracted interchangeable landing gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49051581251739,"sku":"HA5813","price":226.26,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/77108.jpg?v=1791917027","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/preorderfree-shipping-lockheed-f-117a-nighthawk-usaf-dark-knights-tonopah-test-range-nv-2022-hm-172-ha5813","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}