Although the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk is officially retired, there's still a 'few ' flying as test aircraft.  Which got me thinking that it could return to service at a future date, upgraded and with new engines.
In the past I have had a go at converting the Airfix 1/72 kit into a two-seater and three seater EW version. Using a different model in 1/72 scale I nearly completed a VG variation but I had to bin it due to circumstances beyond my control.
Now that I seem to have a lot of spare time on my hands I can get around to building a few variations, probably not practical as the stealth design will be comprised but worth the effort.

Nice Idea.

The F-117N is possible using the Airfix F-35B kit and F-22. Another possibility is having the business end of the North American RA-5C, two make a two seater.
Modern technology would work with a different wing and larger weapons bay.

Quote from: McColm on January 15, 2024, 05:55:33 AMAlthough the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk is officially retired, there's still a 'few ' flying as test aircraft.

There are whispers, probably not true, that it was 'officially' retired, but actually kept in service because of capabilities that later stealth aircraft still do not have. That could lend some plausibility to a backstory.

They have been used during exercises too. I have watched videos of them on a facebook page I follow, and they make very worthy adversary aircraft.

Quote from: The Rat on January 26, 2024, 07:59:48 PM

Quote from: McColm on January 15, 2024, 05:55:33 AMAlthough the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk is officially retired, there's still a 'few ' flying as test aircraft.

There are whispers, probably not true, that it was 'officially' retired, but actually kept in service because of capabilities that later stealth aircraft still do not have. That could lend some plausibility to a backstory.

Capabilities such as a cloak and warp drive?   

Quote from: zenrat on February 03, 2024, 03:46:16 AM

Quote from: The Rat on January 26, 2024, 07:59:48 PM

Quote from: McColm on January 15, 2024, 05:55:33 AMAlthough the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk is officially retired, there's still a 'few ' flying as test aircraft.

There are whispers, probably not true, that it was 'officially' retired, but actually kept in service because of capabilities that later stealth aircraft still do not have. That could lend some plausibility to a backstory.

Capabilities such as a cloak and warp drive? 

Just look at the little red light...