F-117A Nighthawk 84-0809 USAF 2022 (w/extra 2 x B57 & B61 bombs) in 1:72 scale
This is the F-117A Nighthawk 84-0809 USAF 2022 (w/extra 2 x B57 & B61 bombs) in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The F‑117A Nighthawk “84‑0809”, still flown by the USAF in 2022 under the 410th Test & Evaluation Squadron, remains the world’s premier proof of stealth supremacy. As the first operational aircraft designed around radar invisibility, it pioneered faceted shaping and radar-absorbent materials—unmatched by contemporary fighters. Today, it continues to fly not in combat, but as a high-value asset for R&D, stealth testing, and even as a “red‑air” aggressor—as a Redditor aptly puts it, it now offers "incredible value... test difficult tactics in a realistic environment". The fact that 84‑0809—nicknamed “Night01” and marked as the 9th FS commander's jet—is maintained in flyable condition over 30 years post-retirement not only cements its legacy but also sets it apart as a unique living laboratory in stealth aviation.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
The F‑117A Nighthawk “84‑0809”, still flown by the USAF in 2022 under the 410th Test & Evaluation Squadron, remains the world’s premier proof of stealth supremacy. As the first operational aircraft designed around radar invisibility, it pioneered faceted shaping and radar-absorbent materials—unmatched by contemporary fighters. Today, it continues to fly not in combat, but as a high-value asset for R&D, stealth testing, and even as a “red‑air” aggressor—as a Redditor aptly puts it, it now offers "incredible value... test difficult tactics in a realistic environment". The fact that 84‑0809—nicknamed “Night01” and marked as the 9th FS commander's jet—is maintained in flyable condition over 30 years post-retirement not only cements its legacy but also sets it apart as a unique living laboratory in stealth aviation.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
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