F-117 AUTOTHROTTLES IMPROVE BOMBING ACCURACY
Based on a brief simulator session, the Air Force's F-117 flies much like any other large modern fighter, but is optimized as a stable bombing platform--a testament to fly-by-wire flight controls. The twin-engined aircraft, known for its faceted airframe, was built around existing systems already in...
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