00:00A video has circulated on social media showing a Ukrainian kamikaze drone of Ukrainian origin
00:05Unknown object during an attack in the Zaratov region. The object has a silhouette
00:11unusual, unlike the more recognizable types of drones previously sighted over
00:16Russian regions. The image suggests a device with an integrated fuselage and wing. Its silhouette
00:23It doesn't resemble a classic aviation drone, with an elongated fuselage and tail, but rather a design
00:29flatter, closer to the concept of a flying wing. Social media users pointed out that,
00:35Seen from the ground, the shape of the aircraft resembles that of the American bomber
00:40Lockheed F-117A. However, it is impossible to determine with certainty the model, size,
00:48the engine or specific characteristics of the device from a single frame
00:54Blurry. According to online reports, the most relevant thing is not precise identification.
00:59of the device, but the simple fact of its appearance over the Zaratov region. This region is
01:06It is located far from the border with Ukraine, which again indicates the use of drones.
01:11long-range, capable of traveling hundreds of kilometers and posing a threat to
01:16Targets deep in Russia's rear. The US subsonic tactical strike aircraft
01:23The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk was retired from service in 2008. However, the United States Air Force
01:32The United States plans to continue using the aircraft until at least 2034. The BGR media outlet explained why the Air Force
01:41The US Air Force continues to operate the F-117 Nighthawk despite its retirement. The aircraft no longer
01:49It participates in combat, but its technology still offers useful capabilities. It is worth noting that the
01:55The F-117 Nighthawk pioneered stealth operations worldwide. Furthermore, the United States
02:02He intentionally added the letter F to its name to conceal the true purpose of the aircraft.
02:09The publication noted that air combat was not the F-117 Nighthawk's specialty, as it was
02:17designed to stealthily infiltrate enemy territory and attack ground targets.
02:23Thanks to its angular design and advanced technology, the aircraft can reflect and absorb
02:29radar waves, and its speed can reach almost 1,126 kilometers per hour. This attack aircraft
02:37The single-seater has a range of over 1,600 kilometers without refueling.
02:43The first F-117s entered service in 1983. They were retired in 2008, but the examples
02:52Aircraft that remain airworthy are stored at the Tonopah Test Range Air Base in Nevada.
02:58According to the publication, the outlet reported that the United States Air Force uses the
03:04F-117s to train the new generation of fighter pilots and collaborate on new
03:10projects. These aircraft are currently used for training purposes, particularly in
03:16Stealth technology training, helping pilots and other military personnel to learn
03:22to counter the stealth capabilities of enemy fighter jets.
03:26The U.S. Air Force also uses the F-117 as a testbed. In this aircraft
03:34During the withdrawal, new technologies, such as radar and infrared systems, are being tested to verify
03:40its effectiveness.
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