Italeri 1/72 Lockheed F-117A Stealth Fighter # 0189

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The Lockheed F-117A Stealth Fighter was a groundbreaking aircraft that introduced operational stealth technology to modern warfare.

Developed in secrecy during the late Cold War, the F-117A was designed to penetrate heavily defended airspace and deliver precision strikes against high-value targets.

Its distinctive angular shape was engineered to minimise radar detection, making it one of the first aircraft capable of operating virtually unseen by enemy radar systems.

Combined with advanced navigation and targeting systems, the F-117A could carry out highly accurate bombing missions, often under the cover of darkness.

Powered by twin jet engines and equipped with internal weapons bays to preserve its low observable profile, the aircraft sacrificed traditional aerodynamic design for stealth capability.

Despite its unconventional appearance, it proved highly effective in combat, most notably during operations such as the Gulf War.

A pioneer of stealth aviation, the F-117A remains one of the most iconic and influential aircraft of the modern era, marking a significant shift in aerial warfare and technology.

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SKU	ITL0189
Manufacturer	Italeri
Scale	1/72
Short Description	The Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk is the result of a long and very secret development program dating back to the early 1970s. Numerous attempts and tests were conducted to see if an aircraft could be designed to hide from radar observation. The Lockheed U-2 had radar-absorbing paint