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| role = [[Attacker]]
 
| role = [[Attacker]]
 
| variants = [[A/F-117X NAV Hawk]]
 
| variants = [[A/F-117X NAV Hawk]]
 
| special = [[F-117A -YUKIHO-]] {{InfinityStars|3|small=yes}}<br>[[F-117A -Stars and Stripes-]] {{InfinityStars|4|small=yes}}
 
| special = [[F-117A -YUKIHO-]] {{InfinityStars|3|small=yes}}<br>[[F-117A -Stars and Stripes-]] {{InfinityStars|4|small=yes}}
| appearances = ''[[Air Combat (PS1)|Air Combat]]<br>[[Ace Combat 2]]<br>[[Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies]]<br>[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]<br>[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]<br>[[Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation]]<br>[[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]]<br>[[Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion]]<br>[[Ace Combat: Joint Assault]]<br>[[Ace Combat: Assault Horizon]]<br>[[Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy]]<br>[[Ace Combat: Infinity]]''
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| appearances = ''[[Air Combat (PS1)|Air Combat]]<br>[[Ace Combat 2]]<br>[[Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies]]<br>[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]<br>[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]<br>[[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]]<br>[[Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation]]<br>[[Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion]]<br>[[Ace Combat: Joint Assault]]<br>[[Ace Combat: Assault Horizon]]<br>[[Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy]]<br>[[Ace Combat Infinity]]<br>[[Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown]]''
 
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The '''F-117A Nighthawk''' is a stealth ground attack aircraft. It made its debut in ''[[Air Combat (PS1)|Air Combat]]'' and then sporadically featured in many ''[[Ace Combat]]'' games.
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The '''F-117A Nighthawk''' is a stealth ground attack aircraft. It made its debut in ''[[Air Combat (PS1)|Air Combat]]'' and was subsequently featured in many ''[[Ace Combat]]'' games.
   
 
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During the [[Emmeria-Estovakia War]], the [[Estovakian Air Force]] employed the Nighthawk as a stealth bomber and attack aircraft, during the [[Battle of the Selumna Peaks]] Estovakian ace [[Gunther Kleiber]], Callsign: '''Dzhoker''', attempted to launch a surprise attack on the [[Republic of Emmeria|Emmerian]] [[Republic of Emmeria Army|ground forces]]. Later, during the [[Gracemeria cruise missile attack]], the Estovakian Air Force deployed a squadron of Nighthawks to destroy Emmerian ground positions and weaken their ability to intercept their missiles.
 
During the [[Emmeria-Estovakia War]], the [[Estovakian Air Force]] employed the Nighthawk as a stealth bomber and attack aircraft, during the [[Battle of the Selumna Peaks]] Estovakian ace [[Gunther Kleiber]], Callsign: '''Dzhoker''', attempted to launch a surprise attack on the [[Republic of Emmeria|Emmerian]] [[Republic of Emmeria Army|ground forces]]. Later, during the [[Gracemeria cruise missile attack]], the Estovakian Air Force deployed a squadron of Nighthawks to destroy Emmerian ground positions and weaken their ability to intercept their missiles.
   
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During the [[Lighthouse War]], Erusea deployed multiple F-117As in an attempt to bomb [[Stonehenge (Strangereal)|Stonehenge]] as the [[Osean Army]] attempted to repair it.{{Ref|AC7-M12|"[[Stonehenge Defensive]]", ''[[Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown]]''.}}
Nighthawks were also flown in the [[Aurelian War]], notably by [[Otus Squadron]] of the [[Aurelian Air Force]]. Leasath also deployed them against the Aurelian submarine [[Naiad]], but were all destroyed by [[Gryphus One]].
 
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Nighthawks were also flown in the [[Aurelian War]], notably by [[Otus Squadron]] of the [[Aurelian Air Force]]. Leasath also deployed them against the Aurelian submarine ''[[Naiad]]'', but were all destroyed by [[Gryphus One]].
   
 
===''Joint Assault'' Universe===
 
===''Joint Assault'' Universe===
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==Game Analysis==
 
==Game Analysis==
 
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|-|Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown====Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown===
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'''How to Unlock'''
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'''Gallery'''
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AC7 Erusean F-117A.jpg|An [[Erusean Air Force]] F-117A
 
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|-|Ace Combat Infinity====Ace Combat Infinity===
 
|-|Ace Combat Infinity====Ace Combat Infinity===
 
{{Quote|The first ever stealth attacker, specialized for secret bombing runs. As the design is focused entirely on stealth capabilities the aircraft is lacking in speed and maneuverability. On the flipside, however, remaining off enemy radar allows it to use guided bombs to perform pinpoint strikes. It has unique shape comprised of plane surfaces and a special paint job in order to reflect and absorb radar waves. Known as the "Nighthawk", it gained recognition during the 1991 Gulf War for flying more than 1200 sorties without a single one of the aircraft being shot down.|[[Hangar]]}}
 
{{Quote|The first ever stealth attacker, specialized for secret bombing runs. As the design is focused entirely on stealth capabilities the aircraft is lacking in speed and maneuverability. On the flipside, however, remaining off enemy radar allows it to use guided bombs to perform pinpoint strikes. It has unique shape comprised of plane surfaces and a special paint job in order to reflect and absorb radar waves. Known as the "Nighthawk", it gained recognition during the 1991 Gulf War for flying more than 1200 sorties without a single one of the aircraft being shot down.|[[Hangar]]}}
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F-117A Nighthawk Flyby.png
 
F-117A Nighthawk Hangar.png|Hangar view
 
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'''How to Unlock'''
 
'''How to Unlock'''
:Complete mission 10: "[[Ragno Fortress (mission)|Ragno Fortress]"].
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:Complete mission 10: "[[Ragno Fortress (mission)|Ragno Fortress]]".
   
 
'''Statistics'''
 
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F-117A ISAF color Hangar.png|[[ISAF]] color scheme hangar
 
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F-117A Erusian color Hangar.png|Erusean color scheme hangar
 
F-117A Ace Kwee color Hangar.png|Ace Kwee color scheme hangar
 
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[[Category:Attackers]]
 
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[[Category:Playable Aircraft]]
 
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[[Category:Stealth]]
 
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[[Category:Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War aircraft]]
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[[Category:Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation aircraft]]
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[[Category:Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion aircraft]]
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[[Category:Ace Combat: Joint Assault aircraft]]
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The F-117A Nighthawk is a stealth ground attack aircraft. It made its debut in Air Combat and was subsequently featured in many Ace Combat games.

History

Strangereal

The Nighthawk was used by a number of air forces around the world. The Belkan Air Force used this attacker during the Belkan War, and it was the choice aircraft of a number of aces.

Erusea used a pair of these bombers to attack ISAF Army forces during Operation Sandstorm. The ISAF Air Force also had access to this aircraft during the conflict.

During the Circum-Pacific War, the Yuktobanian Air Force made infamous use of this aircraft during their attack on November City to kill Osea's senior leadership.[1]

During the Emmeria-Estovakia War, the Estovakian Air Force employed the Nighthawk as a stealth bomber and attack aircraft, during the Battle of the Selumna Peaks Estovakian ace Gunther Kleiber, Callsign: Dzhoker, attempted to launch a surprise attack on the Emmerian ground forces. Later, during the Gracemeria cruise missile attack, the Estovakian Air Force deployed a squadron of Nighthawks to destroy Emmerian ground positions and weaken their ability to intercept their missiles.

During the Lighthouse War, Erusea deployed multiple F-117As in an attempt to bomb Stonehenge as the Osean Army attempted to repair it.[2]

Nighthawks were also flown in the Aurelian War, notably by Otus Squadron of the Aurelian Air Force. Leasath also deployed them against the Aurelian submarine Naiad, but were all destroyed by Gryphus One.

Joint Assault Universe

The Valahia dispatched several Nighthawks, including one of their ace, Nightowl to intercept Andre Olivieri's private jet which is attempting to escape Valahia controlled airspace.[3]

Infinity Universe

The design of the Nighthawk was acquired by Wernher and Noah Enterprises and mass-produced for sale with their Advanced Automated Aviation Plant. This aircraft was the preferred attacker of a number of mercenary groups, many of whom used them during Operation Eternal Liberation.

Game Analysis

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

How to Unlock

This aircraft is not available to the player.

Gallery

Ace Combat Infinity

"The first ever stealth attacker, specialized for secret bombing runs. As the design is focused entirely on stealth capabilities the aircraft is lacking in speed and maneuverability. On the flipside, however, remaining off enemy radar allows it to use guided bombs to perform pinpoint strikes. It has unique shape comprised of plane surfaces and a special paint job in order to reflect and absorb radar waves. Known as the "Nighthawk", it gained recognition during the 1991 Gulf War for flying more than 1200 sorties without a single one of the aircraft being shot down."
Hangar
Lv. Cst Price GUN MSL GPB SOD LAGM SP MO ST AA AG DF
1 575 129,600 286 108 4 F+ E+ D+ E+ D+ E+
2 614 14,400 314 110 6 E D C E+ C D
3 653 20,880 343 112 8 E+ D C D C D+
4 692 38,160 371 114 9 13 D D+ C+ D C+ C
5 731 64,800 400 118 10 14 D+ D+ B D C+ C+
6 770 158,400[a] 428 122 12 16 D+ C B D B B
7 809 78,000 457 126 13 17 18 D+ C B D B+ B+
8 848 151,200 486 130 14 18 20 C C B D+ B+ B+
9 887 345,600 515 134 15 19 21 C C+ B+ D+ B+ A
10 926 788,400 544 138 16 20 22 C+ C+ B+ D+ B+ A+
11 973 1,752,000 572 142 17 21 23 B B A D+ A S
12 1020 1,284,000 601 146 18 22 24 B+ B+ A C A+ S+
13 1067 2,328,000 630 150 19 23 25 B+ B+ A+ C S S+
14 1114 3,216,000 659 154 20 24 26 A A S C+ S S+
15 1161 4,320,000 688 158 22 26 28 A+ A S+ C+ S+ S+
16 1221 6,048,000 714 160 23 27 29 S A+ S+ C+ S+ S+
17 1280 6,912,000 740 162 24 28 30 S A+ S+ B S+ S++
18 1339 7,776,000 767 164 25 29 31 S+ A+ S+ B+ S+ S++
19 1398 9,936,000 793 166 26 30 32 S+ S S+ B+ S+ S++
20 1457 12,528,000 820 168 28 32 34 S+ S S+ A S+ S++
Part Slots
At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 18 BODY, 18 ARMS, and 18 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.
Nicknames
Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.
  • Lv.3: Midnight Bird
  • Lv.10: Diamond Cut
  • Lv.15: Gopher Wood
  • Lv.20: Long Distance Driver

Skin Galleries

Description

Black body

Gallery

F-117A Event Skin 01

Description

"Gray Dragon" paint scheme; two-tone gray camouflage

Availability

Gallery

F-117A Nighthawk Event Skin 02 Icon

Description

Desert camouflage; based on the first production model of the Nighthawk

Availability

Gallery

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy

"The latest in stealth technology comes at the cost of maneuverability and weapons load."
Hangar

How to Unlock

Complete "Midnight Assassin" in a second playthrough or complete 2 Extra Missions. Costs 54,200 credits.

Statistics

F-117A stats

Weapons

Colors

  • C01: Black body
  • C02: Black and gray camouflage
  • C03: Gray body
  • C04: Green and brown camouflage
  • C05: Purple body with yellow accent
  • C06: 2-tone blue camouflage

Named Pilots

  • D. Cowboy — Found in Opera House. Spawns close to the fuel tanks. The ace will leave the map if not shot down within a certain period of time.

Gallery

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon

"The historic first stealth aircraft which specializes in covert bombing. Because of its detailed airframe design which suppresses target detection, speed and maneuverability is limited. Instead, it is able to conduct pinpoint bombardments with long range, ground missiles and guided bombs without being detected by enemy radar nets. In order to reflect and absorb radar waves, it uses a unique airframe shape and coating configured to make a flat surface. Called the "Nighthawk", more than 1,200 sorties were made with them in the 1991 Gulf War."
Hangar

How to Unlock

Made available at the opening of "Hostile Fleet".

Statistics

Speed: Medium
Mobility: Low
Stability: Medium
Fire Power: High
Defense: High

Weapons

MSL x194
GPB x34
LAGM x20
Flares x9

Gallery

Ace Combat: Joint Assault

"The latest in stealth technology comes at the cost of maneuverability and weapons load."
Hangar

How to Unlock

Complete mission 15: "Grand Flight". Costs $185,400.

Statistics

F-117astats

Named Pilots

  • Nightowl — Found in "Grand Flight". Spawns after escaping the ravine. The ace can only be shot down in multiplayer by anyone who isn't flying the 747 200B.

Weapons

Colors

  • C01: All-black camouflage
  • C02: Forest camouflage
  • C03: "Gray Dragon" two-tone gray camouflage
  • C04: Two tone black-gray camouflage
  • C05: "Nightowl" cloudlike camouflage pattern with crescent emblem
  • C06: Worn-out two-tone monochrome camouflage

Gallery

Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion

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Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation

"The “Nighthawk” is the first fully stealth capable aircraft. Its unique shape and special coating are designed to absorb and reduce enemy radar. Advanced stealth characteristics allow the F-117A to operate freely while evading enemy detection. Although its payload is limited, bunker penetrating bombs give its formidable pinpoint striking capabilities. A complete deviation from traditional fighter design, the F-117A is a revolutionary attack aircraft designed solely for stealth."
Hangar

How to Unlock

Complete mission 10: "Ragno Fortress".

Statistics

F-117A AC6 Stats

Weapons

MSSL x130
GPB x65
QAAM x15
LASM x35

Colors

Named Pilots

Gunther Kleiber

Gallery

Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception

"The latest in stealth technology comes at the cost of maneuverability and weapons load."
Hangar

How to Unlock

Complete Mission 9A: "Blitz". Costs 30,500 credits.

Statistics

ACEX Statistics F-117A

Weapons

Colors

  • Aurelia: All-black camouflage
  • Leasath: Forest camouflage
  • Special 1: "Gray Dragon" two-tone gray camouflage
  • Special 2: Two tone black-gray camouflage

Named Pilots

  • Inferno — Found in "In Pursuit I". Appears to the north after the real power generators are destroyed.

Gallery

Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War

"Nicknamed the "Nighthawk," this stealth aircraft represents the latest technology. However, its stealth capabilities come at the cost of maneuverability and weapons load."
Hangar

How to Unlock

Complete mission 14B: "The Final Overture - Mercury Strike Team". Costs $109,000.

Statistics

Speed: 39
Mobility: 38
Stability: 81
Defense: 75
Air-to-Air: 39
Air-to-Ground: 91

Weapons

Colors

  • Standard: Black body
  • Mercenary: Forest camouflage
  • Soldier: "Gray Dragon" two-tone gray camouflage
  • Knight: Three-tone Ferris camo
  • Special: Desert camouflage; based on the first production model of the Nighthawk

Named Pilts

Regen
Spuk
Schauer
Schatten

Gallery

Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War

"Nicknamed the "Nighthawk," this attack aircraft employs cutting-edge stealth technology to avoid radar detection, at the cost of maneuverability and weapon load."
Hangar

How to Unlock

Complete campaign mission 15: "White Noise". Costs 20,100 per aircraft.

Statistics

Speed: 39
Mobility: 38
Stability: 81
Defense: 75
Air-to-Air: 39
Air-to-Ground: 91

Weapons

Colors

  • OS: "Gray Dragon" two-tone gray camouflage
  • RZ: Original "Nighthawk" all-black camouflage
  • YK: Forest camouflage

Gallery

Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies

"Although difficult to detect by radar, this Stealth attacker is limited by a small payload capacity."
Hangar

How to Unlock

Complete campaign mission 10: "Tango Line". Costs 386,000 credits.

Statistics

Speed: Low
Air-to-Air: Low
Air-to-Ground: High
Mobility: Low
Stability: High
Defense: High

Weapons

GUN x650
MSSL x54
UGBL x14
PGB x14
CLB x14

Named Pilots

Kwee

Colors

  • Standard: Black
  • Erusea: Grey
  • Special: Grey/Dark Grey two-tone Digital camouflage

Gallery

Ace Combat 2

How to Unlock

Complete mission 9: "Swordsmith". Costs $130,000.

Statistics

Power: 60
Defense: 60
Mobility: 40
Stability: 50
Climbing Ability: 60
Air-to-Air: 60
Air-to-Ground: 80
Duration of flight: 16 minutes
Absorbability: Normal

Weapons

Named Pilots

Razorback

Gallery

Air Combat

The aircraft is displayed as F-117.

How to Unlock

EASY
Complete mission 1: "Destroy Enemy Supply Lines"
NORMAL
Complete mission 1: "Destroy Enemy Supply Lines"
HARD
Complete mission 1: "Destroy Enemy Supply Lines"

Price

$4,000,000 — original price
$3,600,000 — after first discount
$3,200,000 — after second discount
$2,400,000 — after third discount

Statistics

Defense: 1
Power: 2
Mobility: 1
Offense: 1
Stability: 1

Named Pilots

Baron (available as a wingman)

Gallery

Trivia

  • A notable goof in the Ace Combat games is that the F-117A is shown being capable of engaging in air to air combat, something the real Nighthawk could never do. The aircraft is also shown being equipped with an on-board cannon, despite the real F-117A never carrying any kind of gun armament, internal or otherwise. This, however, is most likely to let the player engage enemy targets like they would with other, gun-armed aircraft.
  • In the book Master File: ASF-X Shinden II, the section on the CFA-44 refers to the F-117 as the "Model-117A".
  • Also, as with the other player-controlled stealth aircraft, the F-117A Nighthawk still can be detected by the enemy radar, whereas the enemy piloted F-117A will only be able to be detected if the player is facing towards them (more prominent in Joint Assault).
  • The "Mercenary" paint scheme in ACZ, the "Yuktobanian" scheme in AC5, the "Estovakia SP" scheme in AC6, the "Colour 2" scheme in AC:JA, and the "Leasath" scheme in ACX are based on the experimental camouflage scheme tested by Nighthawk 79-10780 in 1984.

References


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