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  "id": "f-117a-nighthawk",
  "name": "F-117A Nighthawk",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "air",
  "country": "USA",
  "category": "Stealth attack fighter",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1982,
  "operators": [
    "USA"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The F-117A Night Hawk American Stealth Attack Fighter is a stealthy attack fighter, originally manufactured by Lockheed Martin, in the United States. The development began with USAF Flight Dynamics Laboratory contract to Lockheed Advanced Development Projects (Skunk Works), funded by DARPA under Have Blue program.",
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      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Lockheed Corporation",
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 1,
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
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      "label": "Hardpoints",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "2 × internal weapons bays with one hardpoint each (total of two weapons)",
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
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      "k": "length_m",
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      "conf": "medium"
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      "v": 13.2,
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      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Wingspan"
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      "label": "Wing area",
      "section": "dims",
      "v": "105.9 m²",
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      "conf": "medium"
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      "k": "mass_kg",
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      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Empty weight"
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      "k": "mass_kg",
      "v": 23814,
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      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Max takeoff weight"
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      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "2 × General Electric F404-F1D2",
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      "label": "Thrust / power",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "9,040 lbf (40.2 kN) thrust each",
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    {
      "k": "range_km",
      "v": 1700,
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      "conf": "medium"
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    {
      "k": "speed_kmh",
      "v": 1100,
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      "conf": "medium"
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    {
      "k": "ceiling_m",
      "v": 45000,
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      "conf": "low",
      "note": "Automated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source."
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Sensors note",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "HUD based on Rockwell Collins AN/AVQ-28; large head-down display for FLIR imagery flanked by two MFDs. Retractable radio antennas beneath fuselage, ahead of port main landing gear, and on spine.",
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
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      "label": "Stealth Properties",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
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      "label": "Heat Signature Reduction",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
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      "k": "",
      "label": "Armament",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "‘Full range of USAF tactical fighter ordnance', principally two 907 kg (2,000 lb.) bombs: BLU-109B low-level laser-guided or GBU-10/GBU-27 laser-guided glide weapons; alternatively, some reports of capability with AGM-88 HARM.",
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      "conf": "medium"
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  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [],
  "art": "fighter",
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    "thumb": "f-117a-nighthawk-thumb.jpg",
    "credit": "allen watkin from London, UK",
    "license": "CC BY-SA 2.0",
    "url": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:F-117A_(837197795).jpg",
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  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Added photo (CC BY-SA 2.0)"
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  ],
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    "weg-f-117a-nighthawk": {
      "title": "F-117A Nighthawk American Stealth Attack Fighter ",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/F-117A_Nighthawk_American_Stealth_Attack_Fighter",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}