The U.S. Air Force Can’t Quit the F-117 ‘Stealth Fighter’. Here’s Why

The U.S. Air Force Can’t Quit the F-117 ‘Stealth Fighter’. Here’s Why

Key Points and Summary – Despite being officially retired in 2008, the U.S. Air Force has confirmed that a fleet of approximately 45 F-117A Nighthawk stealth aircraft (or commonly known as the F-117 Stealth Fighter) will continue flying until at least 2034. The iconic jets are not for combat but now serve critical new roles. They act as “red air” aggressors for realistic pilot training, test advanced technologies like new “mirror-like” coatings,…