Description

A definitive technical guide to the Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk, the world's first operational, stealth interdictor.

Developed by the legendary Lockheed 'Skunk Works,' the F-117 Nighthawk was a phenomenal technical achievement. Featuring cutaways, detail plates and battlescene artwork, this book tells the incredible story of the design of the machine, from the revolutionary materials used to the highly advanced computer technology that was employed to make the Stealth Fighter invisible to enemy radar.

Written by the world's leading authority on the aircraft from Lockheed's 'Skunk Works', Paul Crickmore, this book reveals the impact the Stealth had in combat over Panama, Yugoslavia and most notably the Persian Gulf.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Design and development
Technical specifications and variants
Operational history
Conclusion
Select bibliography
Index

Product details

Published Oct 20 2014
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781472801180
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 90 col
Series Air Vanguard
Short code AVG 16
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Paul F. Crickmore

Paul F. Crickmore is the author of the much-acclai…

Illustrator

Adam Tooby

Adam Tooby is an internationally renowned digital…

Illustrator

Henry Morshead

Henry Morshead is the Chief Designer for the Hill…

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