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The real jet that inspired the movie Stealth

The fictional fighter jet in the film Stealth was partly inspired by real classified research into adaptive wing aircraft.
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Retired US Air Force F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter will now fly until 2034

The F-117 Nighthawk “Zombie” Fighter: Why the Air Force Refuses to Let It Die Summary and Key Points -The F-117 Nighthawk was the world’s first operational stealth aircraft, officially retired in 2008 ...