The Aircraft Played a Big Role in Military Conflict
The F-117 had the ability to fly at speeds of 684 mph while carrying 5,000 pounds. The aircraft gained the reputation of near-surgical accuracy when striking during the invasion of Panama in the first Gulf War. This was a mind-blowing thing to people into jets.
The Retirement of the F-117
Like most technology, the F-117 became redundant and was eventually phased out. By April 22nd, 2008, the F-117 had retired from service in the USAF. However, not all 59 of these aircraft made it back to base when the retirement began.