After being rebuffed by the Navy, Lockheed submitted an updated proposal that included afterburning capability and a larger emphasis on the F-117N as a multi-mission aircraft, rather than just an attack aircraft. To boost interest, Lockheed also proposed an F-117B land-based variant that shared most of the F-117N capabilities. This variant was proposed to the USAF and RAF. Two RAF pilots formally evaluated the aircraft in 1986 as a reward for British help with the American bombing of Libya that year. RAF exchange officers began flying the F-117 in 1987, but the British declined an offer during the Reagan administration to purchase the aircraft. This renewed F-117N proposal was also known as the A/F-117X. Neither the F-117N nor the F-117B were ordered.
After being rebuffed by the Navy Lockheed submitted an updated proposal that included afterburning capability and a larger emphasis on the F-117N as a multi-mission aircraft rather than just an attack aircraft To boost interest Lockheed also proposed an F-117B land-based variant that shared most of the F-117N capabilities This variant was proposed to the USAF and RAF Two RAF pilots formally evaluated the aircraft in 1986 as a reward for British help with the American bombing of Libya that year RAF exchange officers began flying the F-117 in 1987 but the British declined an offer during the Reagan administration to purchase the aircraft This renewed F-117N proposal was also known as the A/F-117X Neither the F-117N nor the F-117B were ordered