''F-117A Stealth Fighter'' is

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for the

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where the player fights enemy aircraft and destroy ground targets.

Gameplay

The player takes control of a stealth fighter aircraft, and is required to pilot the craft on a series of missions to destroy ground targets. The equipment of the player's craft can be customized, with different missile and bombs available for different combat roles. Early levels of this game are based on actual conflicts, such as the

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, the

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, and the

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. Later missions involve theoretical conflicts in

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and the

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, and move on to science-fiction events involving secret missions and

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External links

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