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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:stealth_technology
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gptkbp:aircraft_configuration
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twin-engine
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:military_aircraft
multirole fighter
over 50,000 hours
52,500 pounds
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gptkbp:aircraft_role
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gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkb:bomber
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkb:fighter_aircraft
fixed-wing aircraft
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gptkbp:armament
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laser-guided bombs
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gptkbp:avionics
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advanced avionics
advanced radar systems
advanced avionics system
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gptkbp:ceiling
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15,240 m
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gptkbp:cockpit
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glass cockpit
single-seat
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gptkbp:color_scheme
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black paint
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gptkbp:combat_debut
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gptkb:Gulf_War
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gptkbp:combat_radius
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540 miles
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gptkbp:combat_role
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precision bombing
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gptkbp:conflict
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various military operations
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:1
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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gptkb:2008
yes
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gptkbp:deployment
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gptkb:Kosovo_War
limited
various conflicts
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:F-117
gptkb:Skunk_Works
gptkb:Have_Blue
gptkb:M._J._Mc_Donnell
flying wing
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gptkbp:design_influence
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future stealth aircraft
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gptkbp:design_philosophy
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stealth over speed
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gptkbp:designated_as
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gptkb:USAF
gptkb:AF-1
gptkb:F-117_A
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_F119-PW-100
gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_F119
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_F119-PW-100
gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_F119
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gptkbp:famous_for
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first operational stealth aircraft
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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gptkb:1991_Gulf_War
high
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gptkbp:first_appearance
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gptkb:1988
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1981
gptkb:2007
gptkb:2008
gptkb:California
June 18, 1981
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gptkbp:first_introduced
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stealth in combat
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gptkbp:flight_style
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gptkb:stable
high maneuverability
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gptkbp:fuselage_material
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composite materials
triangular shape
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gptkbp:has_ability
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high
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gptkbp:has_artwork
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special radar-absorbent material
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gptkbp:height
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4.57 m
12.5 ft
12 feet 5 inches
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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F-117 Nighthawk
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gptkbp:influenced
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modern air combat tactics
future stealth designs
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gptkbp:inspiration
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other stealth aircraft
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gptkbp:inspired
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stealth technology research
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gptkbp:introduced
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gptkb:1983
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gptkbp:is_effective_against
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strategic targets
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gptkbp:is_targeted_at
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laser targeting system
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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retractable
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future stealth designs
pioneered stealth technology
pioneering stealth capabilities
pioneered stealth technology in combat.
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gptkbp:length
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65 feet 6 inches
65.6 ft
20.03 m
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gptkbp:length_with_weapons
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20.03 m
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
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gptkbp:max_speed
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1,065 km/h
1,070 mph
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:1989
over 1,300
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gptkbp:navigation_system
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GPS navigation
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Nighthawk
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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faceted design
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gptkbp:notable_features
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angular design
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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gptkb:Saddam_Hussein's_bunker
bombing of strategic targets
bombing of Baghdad
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gptkbp:notable_pilots
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extensive
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gptkbp:number_built
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59
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gptkbp:operated_by
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:operational_cost
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high
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gptkbp:operational_history
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1983-2008
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gptkbp:operational_range
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1,100 km
1,070 miles
1,070 km
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gptkbp:operational_status
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retired
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gptkbp:operational_use
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gptkb:1983
gptkb:1989
1983 to 2008
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gptkbp:price
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$111 million
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gptkbp:primary_user
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:range
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3,200 km
1,070 miles
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gptkbp:retired
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gptkb:2008
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:retirement
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gptkb:2008
advancements in technology
introduction of newer aircraft
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gptkbp:role
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precision strike
ground attack
precision strike aircraft
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gptkbp:service
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:service_entry
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gptkb:1983
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gptkbp:significance
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gptkb:civil_aviation
first operational stealth aircraft
revolutionized aerial warfare
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gptkbp:stealth_features
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1970s
yes
low radar cross-section
angular surfaces
radar-absorbent material
low observable
radar-absorbent materials
low observable technology
faceted surfaces
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:F-35_Lightning_II
gptkb:F-22_Raptor
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:National_Guard
gptkb:NATO
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Just_Cause
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkb:Kosovo_War
gptkb:Operation_Allied_Force
NATO operations
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gptkbp:weight
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13,000 kg
13,200 kg
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gptkbp:wing_area
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1,200 square feet
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gptkbp:wing_configuration
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delta wing
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gptkbp:wingspan
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43 ft
43 feet 4 inches
13.21 m
delta wings
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkb:Smithsonian_National_Air_and_Space_Museum
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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