Academy 1/72 F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter/Bomber Model Kit

Academy 1/72 F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter/Bomber Model Kit

Build one of the most revolutionary military aircraft of the modern era with the Academy 1/72 Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter/Bomber plastic model kit. Developed by Lockheed's legendary Skunk Works division, the F-117A became the world's first operational stealth attack aircraft, combining groundbreaking low-observable technology with precision-guided weapons.

Known for its distinctive angular shape and matte black finish, the F-117A Nighthawk became an iconic symbol of American military aviation during the late Cold War and the 1991 Gulf War. This detailed 1/72 scale Academy model recreates the aircraft's unmistakable faceted airframe, internal weapons bay, cockpit, and landing gear, making it a detailed project for modern military aircraft enthusiasts.

Kit Features

• 1/72 scale Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk stealth attack aircraft
• Distinctive faceted fuselage and low-observable aircraft design
• Detailed cockpit interior with instrument panel
• Clear cockpit canopy with optional open or closed positioning
• Recessed exterior panel lines and stealth aircraft surface details
• Detailed landing gear and wheel well assemblies
• Internal weapons bay with detailed doors and bomb racks
• Optional extended or retracted weapons mounting assemblies
• Two 2,000-pound precision-guided bombs
• Realistically reproduced aircraft control surfaces
• Authentic United States Air Force waterslide decals
• Illustrated assembly instructions
• Unassembled plastic model kit requiring painting and assembly

About the Subject

The Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk was developed during the late 1970s as part of a classified United States Air Force program to create an aircraft capable of penetrating heavily defended airspace while minimizing detection by enemy radar systems.

Planning Your Build

Read the marking guide before selecting colors. Dry-fit the major airframe parts and plan cockpit painting before closing the fuselage. Paints, masking materials and tools can be selected to suit the finish you want.

Assembly is required. Follow the instructions for the appropriate adhesives and finishing supplies; check the listed contents before purchasing additional materials.

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