DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF

RC F-117 NIGHTHAWK

BRIDGING AERODYNAMICS AND LOW OBSERVABILITY

Authors:

Abhigyan Giri¹, Ali Alamdar Hedayati², Ajay Pawar³, Lazree Chandane⁴,Ajit Dhanwade⁵

^{PUNE INSTITUTE OF AVIATION TECHNOLOGY}

^{Approved by Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India}

^{Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University}

₁^{E-mail: Abhigyangiri.puneiat@gmail.com}

₂^{E-mail: Alialamdarhedayati.puneiat@gmail.com}

₃^{E-mail: Ajaypawar.puneiat@gmail.com}

₄^{E-mail :Lazreechandane.puneiat@gmail.com}

₅^{E-mail: Ajitdhanwade@puneiat.edu.in}

Abstract - The RC F-117 Nighthawk is an advanced radio-controlled aircraft model inspired by the stealth fighter aircraft designed for reduced radar detection and tactical operation. This paper presents the design methodology, aerodynamic analysis, structural considerations, and operational characteristics of the RC F-117 Nighthawk. The study bridges stealth geometry with aerodynamic performance while demonstrating the practical implementation of low observability principles in RC aircraft systems.