The F-117 Nighthawk: Soaring into the Future with Air Refueling Certification

Christian Baghai
4 min readApr 9, 2024

The F-117 Nighthawk, an aircraft that once defined the cutting edge of stealth technology, is set to receive air-to-air refueling certification with the KC-46 Pegasus tanker. This move by the U.S. Air Force not only revives the Nighthawk’s operational capabilities but also extends its service life, ensuring its participation in future missions and exercises.

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