Passer au contenu

We've specialized in scale models for 20 years, earning your trust!

Free shipping on All Orders. ② 30-Day Returns

News

Ghost in the Night: The F117 Nighthawk and Its 1:72 Die-Cast Metal Model

par NUOTIEModel 05 Mar 2025

In the theater of modern warfare, the F-117 Nighthawk has become a legend in the history of aerial combat with its unique stealth design and superior night strike capabilities. Developed by Lockheed Martin, this aircraft was the world's first operational stealth aircraft, and its emergence completely changed the traditional pattern of aerial warfare.

The Birth and Technical Features of the F-117 Nighthawk:

The development of the F-117 began in the 1970s when the U.S. military became keenly interested in an aircraft capable of penetrating enemy radar defenses. Lockheed Martin's "Skunk Works" undertook this classified project, and after years of effort, the F-117 finally made its maiden flight in 1981.

The most striking feature of the F-117 is its unique shape design. It adopts a multifaceted structure, which can reflect radar waves in all directions, thereby greatly reducing the probability of being detected by enemy radar. In addition, the surface of the F-117 is coated with radar-absorbing material, which further enhances its stealth performance.

The F-117 mainly performs night precision strike missions. It is equipped with advanced navigation and targeting systems, which can accurately attack targets in complex weather conditions. The F-117 has played an important role in conflicts such as the Gulf War and the Kosovo War.

The Glorious Record and Retirement of the F-117 Nighthawk:

The F-117 performed well in actual combat, and its stealth performance and precision strike capabilities put tremendous psychological pressure on its opponents. However, with the advancement of technology, the F-117's stealth performance gradually ceased to be an absolute advantage. In 2008, the U.S. Air Force announced the official retirement of the F-117.

Collecting a Classic: The 1:72 Die-Cast Metal F-117 Nighthawk Model:

To allow military enthusiasts and aviation enthusiasts to appreciate the style of the F-117 up close, we have launched the 1:72 die-cast metal F-117 Nighthawk model. This model is made in strict accordance with the proportions and details of the real aircraft, and uses high-quality metal materials, which has extremely high simulation and collection value.

Model Features:

  • Accurate Restoration: The model accurately restores the unique shape and details of the F-117, including the multifaceted structure and radar-absorbing coating.
  • High-Quality Materials: The model is made of die-cast metal and has high strength and durability.
  • Fine Painting: The model's paint finish is realistic, restoring the classic paint scheme of the F-117.
  • Collection Value: As a classic stealth fighter model, it has high collection value.

This 1:72 die-cast metal F-117 Nighthawk model is an ideal choice for your collection and display.

Article précédent
Article suivant

Merci de vous être abonné !

Cet email a été enregistré !

Achetez le look

Choisissez les options

Modifier l'option
Back In Stock Notification
Comparer
Produit UGS Description Collection Disponibilité Type de produit Autres détails
Conditions générales
What is Lorem Ipsum? Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum. Why do we use it? It is a long established fact that a reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking at its layout. The point of using Lorem Ipsum is that it has a more-or-less normal distribution of letters, as opposed to using 'Content here, content here', making it look like readable English. Many desktop publishing packages and web page editors now use Lorem Ipsum as their default model text, and a search for 'lorem ipsum' will uncover many web sites still in their infancy. Various versions have evolved over the years, sometimes by accident, sometimes on purpose (injected humour and the like).

Choisissez les options

this is just a warning
Se connecter
Panier
0 articles