We Know Why the F-117 Nighthawk Never Flew from Aircraft Carriers

We Know Why the F-117 Nighthawk Never Flew from Aircraft Carriers

PUBLISHED on August 9, 2025, 09:05 AM EDT – Key Points and Summary – Lockheed Martin once proposed a carrier-capable version of the F-117 Nighthawk called the “Seahawk.” The ambitious design would have featured more powerful engines, a larger weapons bay for air-to-air missiles, folding wings, and a strengthened undercarriage. Despite these proposed upgrades, the U.S. Navy ultimately rejected the F-117N. The decision was based on the Navy’s prio…