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Originally Posted by Rabs This has always bothered me, As far as i know the F-117 has no air to air capabilities so why does it carry the Fighter designation instead of the bomber or B-117. |
It was assigned the 'F' and 'Fighter' designation during the 1980's in order to fool the Soviet KGB. Remember, we didnt know about its full capabilities un the Gulf War.
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Isnt it slightly premature to rate aircraft that are not actually operational.
For example much is still unknown about the F/A-22, the F-35, the MiG-47. The French Rafeal only became operational this year and the Typhoon isnt even out yet.