New Ray Modern Plane 1:72 Scale F-117 Nighthawk Plastic Model Easy Kit

Manufacturer	Unbranded
Model Number	B06XV1PJGB

The New Ray Modern Plane is a 1:72 scale plastic model of the F-117 Nighthawk, a stealth attack aircraft developed by Lockheed's Skunk Works division and operated by the USAF. It was the first operational aircraft designed around stealth technology and achieved initial operating capability in 1983. The Nighthawk was kept secret until 1988 and gained attention for its role in the Persian Gulf War. It was retired in 2008 due to the introduction of the F-22 Raptor, with a total of 64 being built.

The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk is a single-seat, twin-engine stealth attack aircraft that was developed by Lockheed's secretive Skunk Works division and operated by the United States Air Force (USAF). The F-117 was based on the Have Blue technology demonstrator, and was the first operational aircraft to be designed around stealth technology. The maiden flight of the Nighthawk took place in 1981, and the aircraft achieved initial operating capability status in 1983. The Nighthawk was shrouded in secrecy until it was revealed to the public in 1988. The F-117 was widely publicized for its role in the Persian Gulf War of 1991. Although it was commonly referred to as the "Stealth Fighter", it was strictly an attack aircraft. F-117s took part in the conflict in Yugoslavia, where one was shot down by a surface-to-air missile (SAM) on 27 March 1999; it was the only Nighthawk to be lost in combat. The U.S. Air Force retired the F-117 on 22 April 2008, primarily due to the fielding of the F-22 Raptor. Sixty-four F-117s were built, 59 of which were production versions, with the other five being demonstrators/prototypes.