Lockheed F117A Stealth

Kit Facts

First issued
2005
First catalogue reference
5033 in 2005 Edition
Box Type 14 artist
John D. Jones

Description

Lockheed F117A Stealth – Airfix kit 5033, first issued in 2005, Series 5, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 2005 to 2008. Later renumbered A05033.

The F-117A was designed as a sub-sonic bomber with a very low radar signature for penetration of enemy air space. During Operation "Desert Storm" in early 1991 the F-117A played a major role in the night-time precision bombing of heavily defended targets over Iraq.

Additional information

Airfix Series (first appearance)

5

First Issued

2005

Catalogue Ref - 2005 Edition

5033

Catalogue Ref - 2006 Edition

5033

Catalogue Ref - 2007 Edition

5033

Catalogue Ref - 2008 Edition

A05033

Artist on Box Type 14

John D. Jones

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