Born out of the U.S. Air Force's request for a radar-defying bomber, the F-117 Nighthawk is one of the most prolific fighter jets ever to hit the skies. Known in its heyday as a nearly invisible jet, ...
-Despite its slow Mach 0.9 top speed, it had a stellar combat record, destroying over 1,500 high-value targets in the Gulf War without a single loss. -Its famous "F for fighter" designation was a ...