F-117 to be retired this year

JGalban via AviationKB.com wrote:
Gig 601XL Builder wrote:


The big draw back is the F-117 should have been called the A-117 as it
really isn't a fighter. It has no ability to defend itself except to
hide which it does very well. Remember it is a night only weapon which
does limit it's usefulness somewhat.



I always wondered what the AF was thinking when they came up with the F-117
designation. There's absolutely nothing "fighter" about it. Even older
attack jets like the A-7 had some ability to engage other aircraft.

Years ago at Holloman I asked an F-117 pilot about the fighter designation.
His reply was that he didn't know either. He said, "Everyone knows that this
thing couldn't fight its way out of a paper bag".

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)


Actually, the F-117 can carry two 2K warheads. And, with the LGB
weapons, it was deadly. This may not be fighter, but at the time with
the stealth technology and being able to fly at night to attack targets,
it was unstoppable. Just remember the first Gulf War in 1990.

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Regards, Ross
C-172F 180HP
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