WORLD COMMANDER MOD · BETA

F-117A Nighthawk OpenBeta

Moving pilot hands on the stick and throttle, with the detailed pilot shown in close external views.

Work-in-progress beta — currently free

This mod is free only while beta testing is underway. Its final one-time price has not yet been determined. A later one-time purchase will grant permanent access; active donors will receive access to all supported mods and updates while their donor status remains active.

When paid access is activated in a future release, the Mod Manager will uninstall a mod from DCS if the signed-in account neither owns it nor has active donor status. It will restore the closest working state and reapply other entitled AAW mods, while retaining restore data and a local cache. Buying the mod or becoming a donor will then allow a verified reinstall.

Z Assorted Works is developing this F-117A Nighthawk aircraft mod for DCS World as part of its DCS Mod initiative through the Aussie Air-Wing Community. This page tracks current releases and public development previews. OpenBeta downloads are free for every World Commander account through the Mod Manager.

Fly the custom F-117A Standard or Fictional variant. Free for all World Commander accounts during OpenBeta. Onboard laser and targeting video remain deferred.

FREE DURING BETAFinal one-time price is undecided.

F-117A Nighthawk OpenBeta DEVELOPMENT

Current model gallery

Native model renders. Select an image to view it at full size. Preview access is open to everyone.

F-117A offset nose-wheel support — **Offset nose-wheel support**Beta23 corrected gear supports with beta22 uncompressed 4K runtime maps. Native Blender render, not a DCS capture.

F-117A left main-wheel support — **Left main-wheel support**Beta23 corrected gear supports with beta22 uncompressed 4K runtime maps. Native Blender render, not a DCS capture.

F-117A right main-wheel support — **Right main-wheel support**Beta23 corrected gear supports with beta22 uncompressed 4K runtime maps. Native Blender render, not a DCS capture.

F-117A compressed and steered nose gear — **Compressed and steered nose gear**Beta23 corrected gear supports with beta22 uncompressed 4K runtime maps. Native Blender render, not a DCS capture.

F-117A corrected southern cross finish — **Corrected Southern Cross finish**Beta22 corrected uncompressed 4K runtime maps. Native Blender render, not a DCS capture. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A corrected graphite trials finish — **Corrected Graphite Trials finish**Beta22 corrected uncompressed 4K runtime maps. Native Blender render, not a DCS capture. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A updated dorsal finish — **Updated dorsal finish**Beta21 native model preview with runtime texture maps. Blender render, not a DCS capture. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A beta 18 reference cockpit and flight hud — **Beta 18 reference cockpit and flight HUD**Reference-inspired three-display layout with live flight instruments and HUD. Geometry render with illustrative display data; not an in-game capture. Retained beta18 preview; beta20 HUD and control-motion changes are not pictured. Not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A beta 18 recessed instruments and displays — **Beta 18 recessed instruments and displays**Tilted carrier with ten glass-covered instruments, graphical flight display, stores screen and RWR. Exact real-world avionics are not reproduced. Retained beta18 preview; beta20 HUD and control-motion changes are not pictured. Not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A beta 18 console controls and original materials — **Beta 18 console controls and original materials**Functional engine controls, molded throttle grips, mottled trim and restrained wear. Decorative auxiliary controls are marked INOP. Retained beta18 preview; beta20 HUD and control-motion changes are not pictured. Not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A beta 18 right console and equipment panels — **Beta 18 right console and equipment panels**Physical avionics, canopy and flap controls alongside modeled communications and environmental equipment. Decorative functions are marked INOP. Retained beta18 preview; beta20 HUD and control-motion changes are not pictured. Not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A beta 18 shaped seat and harness — **Beta 18 shaped seat and harness**Open-canopy view of shaped cushions, draped webbing, buckles, open yellow guard plates and curved stick grip; original reference-inspired artwork. Retained beta18 preview; beta20 HUD and control-motion changes are not pictured. Not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A beta 18 instrument glass and depth — **Beta 18 instrument glass and depth**Separate optical fronts, metal bezels, recessed scales and animated needles. Preview values are illustrative. Retained beta18 preview; beta20 HUD and control-motion changes are not pictured. Not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A beta 18 physical rwr controls — **Beta 18 physical RWR controls**RWR page/test buttons and latching audio switch operate the existing receiver. Contacts show relative bearing and strength/priority, not measured range. Retained beta18 preview; beta20 HUD and control-motion changes are not pictured. Not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A beta 18 canopy fittings and caution markings — **Beta 18 canopy fittings and caution markings**Seal retainers, flush screws and latch fittings follow the existing canopy and damage mechanisms. Right coaming caution paint follows the supplied cockpit reference. Retained beta18 preview; beta20 HUD and control-motion changes are not pictured. Not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A beta 18 connected pedal assemblies — **Beta 18 connected pedal assemblies**Opposing pedal linkages, footplates, spindles and floor brackets. The assembly is shown with extra studio fill for inspection; native control motion remains a DCS acceptance item. Retained beta18 preview; beta20 HUD and control-motion changes are not pictured. Not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A beta 18 dimmable cockpit lighting — **Beta 18 dimmable cockpit lighting**Native argument-driven instrument and stencil illumination, controlled with the upper BRT knob. Illustrative night studio render; DCS night and VR acceptance remains pending. Retained beta18 preview; beta20 HUD and control-motion changes are not pictured. Not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A night sentinel — **Night Sentinel**Night Sentinel — current exterior geometry. Native render. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A fictional 12 x mk-81 internal loadout — **Fictional 12 x Mk-81 internal loadout**Fictional 12 x Mk-81 internal loadout — fictional adapter with installed DCS Mk-81 geometry; clearance preview, not an in-game test. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A southern cross — **Southern Cross**Southern Cross — current exterior geometry. Native render. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A graphite trials — **Graphite Trials**Graphite Trials — current exterior geometry. Native render. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A flush stowed underside — **Flush stowed underside**Flush stowed underside — current exterior geometry. Native render. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A open bays and landing gear — **Open bays and landing gear**Open bays and landing gear — current exterior geometry. Native render. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A weapons-bay interior — **Weapons-bay interior**Weapons-bay interior — current exterior geometry. Native render. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A corrected control hinges — **Corrected control hinges**Corrected control hinges — current exterior geometry. Native render. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

Top profileTop profile — current exterior geometry. Native render. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A gear midway through retraction — **Gear midway through retraction**Gear midway through retraction — current exterior geometry. Native render. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A ground-contact alignment — **Ground-contact alignment**Ground-contact alignment — current exterior geometry. Native render. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A four cbu-97s — two per bay — **Four CBU-97s — two per bay**Four CBU-97s — two per bay — fictional adapter layout; native geometry preview using installed DCS store shapes, not an in-game acceptance test. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A sixteen stacked mk-82s — **Sixteen stacked Mk-82s**Sixteen stacked Mk-82s — fictional adapter layout; native geometry preview using installed DCS store shapes, not an in-game acceptance test. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A mk-82 upper and lower layers — **Mk-82 upper and lower layers**Mk-82 upper and lower layers — fictional adapter layout; native geometry preview using installed DCS store shapes, not an in-game acceptance test. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A twenty-four stacked mk-81s — **Twenty-four stacked Mk-81s**Twenty-four stacked Mk-81s — fictional adapter layout; native geometry preview using installed DCS store shapes, not an in-game acceptance test. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A mk-81 upper and lower layers — **Mk-81 upper and lower layers**Mk-81 upper and lower layers — fictional adapter layout; native geometry preview using installed DCS store shapes, not an in-game acceptance test. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A progressive airframe damage — **Progressive airframe damage**Progressive airframe damage — severe damage shown in a native geometry preview; fixed regional effects, not an in-game or multiplayer acceptance capture. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A nine separated airframe sections — **Nine separated airframe sections**Exploded geometry layout of the native detached-part models; spacing illustrates the sections and is not a simulated debris trajectory. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A exposed structure after wing loss — **Exposed structure after wing loss**Recessed bulkheads, ribs, broken spars and torn skin at the wing root; native geometry preview. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

F-117A crushed centre-body wreck — **Crushed centre-body wreck**Dedicated burnt ground-wreck model with buckled frames; native geometry preview, not an in-game crash capture. Model render, not a DCS capture. Retained earlier model preview; predates beta21 exterior changes. Historical preview; predates beta22 texture correction. Historical preview; predates beta23 gear-support correction.

**Pilot hands fitted to stick and throttle**V0.1.3 pilot control animation with unchanged uncompressed 4K aircraft maps. Native Blender render, not a DCS capture.

**Pilot arms following full control movement**V0.1.3 pilot control animation with unchanged uncompressed 4K aircraft maps. Native Blender render, not a DCS capture.