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Comment on F-117s Spotted While Refueling from KC-46 by Richard Stroker
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Comments for The Aviationist
Two F-117 Nighthawks have been spotted while refueling from a KC-46 Pegasus tanker on Sept. 30, 2025.
These are possibly the first photos of the KC-46 refueling the F-117 since the announcement of the certification effort.
This development followed the Request For Information (RFI) for a 10-year contract to keep the aircraft flying at least until 2034.
In accordance with of the Nation Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2007, 52 F-117 aircraft were retired and relocated to the Tonopah Test Range (TTR).
As of January 2023, of the 59 F-117s built, approximately 45 F-117s were in the inventory, with more than 10 already approved for transfer to museums.