The US Navy Estimated $17,850,000,000 for an Aircraft Carrier-based F-117 Stealth Fighter. It Developed the F-35C Stealth Fighter Years Later for Billions More

The US Navy Estimated $17,850,000,000 for an Aircraft Carrier-based F-117 Stealth Fighter. It Developed the F-35C Stealth Fighter Years Later for Billions More

In 1984, the Navy tested the F-117 to evaluate its suitability for carrier operations, but ultimately deemed it unfit. Previously, the Navy sought out a high-end, low-observable, long-range aircraft under the recently canceled A/F-X program.