[Paleo Conservative]

It would probably be of no interest as a hand-me-down to allies because of the intensive maintenance.

Underneath the skin it is mostly standard F-15 and F-16 parts. I would think Japan would be interested in a squadron of these. Perhaps the Israelis could also use them too.

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[Question_Assumptions]

I'd love to give Japan, Taiwan, and Israel some of our old nuclear missile subs that are mothballed, too. Those countries could use a good second-strike capability.

[Zuben Elgenubi]

Wow, the years go by fast. My brother-in-law who specializes in polymer chemistry, helped develop the composits for this magnificent beast.

[BurbankKarl]

I heard there was an F22 test result where they could drop bombs on target from outside the range of any SAM known to the military.

[Prophet in the wilderness]

I guess the Air force will keep a few handy in mothball storage ( just like the F-14 Tomcat ) just in case it's needed,,, but,, the whole fleet is retired.

[sukhoi-30mki]

The F-117 is too much of a niche aircraft.Range is about average,bare minimum warload & no air to air capability.