Utilizing sharply angled faceted edges, the F-117A Nighthawk introduced the world to the reality of a new kind of technology, stealth. Stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, these aircraft remained a mystery until their unveiling in the late 1980's. Today the technology brought to light by the F-117 is becoming outdated and faceted edges are no longer needed to obtain stealth characteristics.

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