jetcareers - View Single Post - F-117 being retired next month

EnRoute · March 11th, 2008, 15:55

Yea that is my question. My understanding is that the 117 is far more stealthy than the F-22. The 117 is subsonic where as I believe the F-22 may be supersonic, but what good is that if it is not as stealthy. Aren't the stealth capabilities the whole reason that the F-117 was developed? This is the first I am hearing of the retirement of the F-117. It seems very bizarre to me as it has only been is service for what 18-20 years and has a very distinct mission?

March 11th, 2008, 15:55	#8
EnRoute Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Camas Posts: 30	Re: F-117 being retired next month Yea that is my question. My understanding is that the 117 is far more stealthy than the F-22. The 117 is subsonic where as I believe the F-22 may be supersonic, but what good is that if it is not as stealthy. Aren't the stealth capabilities the whole reason that the F-117 was developed? This is the first I am hearing of the retirement of the F-117. It seems very bizarre to me as it has only been is service for what 18-20 years and has a very distinct mission?