LS Plastic Model Military Aircrafts Collection

Saturday, December 02, 2006

Italeri Lockheed F-117A Stealth 1/72 Scale

The F-117A Nighthawk is the world's first operational aircraft designed to exploit low-observable stealth technology. This precision-strike aircraft penetrates high-threat airspace and uses laser-guided weapons against critical targets.

The unique design of the single-seat F-117A provides exceptional combat capabilities. About the size of an F-15 Eagle, the twin-engine aircraft is powered by two General Electric F404 turbofan engines and has quadruple redundant fly-by-wire flight controls. Air refuelable, it supports worldwide commitments and adds to the deterrent strength of U.S. military forces.

The F-117A can employ a variety of weapons and is equipped with sophisticated navigation and attack systems integrated into a digital avionics suite that increases mission effectiveness and reduces pilot workload. Detailed planning for missions into highly defended target areas is accomplished by an automated mission planning system developed, specifically, to take advantage of the unique capabilities of the F-117A.

Model kit review:

http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/portland/971/Inbox/d-f/f-117a-i.htm

Other information:
http://www.csd.uwo.ca/~pettypi/elevon/baugher_us/f117.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-117_Nighthawk
http://www.f-117a.com/Javaframe.html

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