Northrop YF-23 - Wikipedia
WEBThe Northrop/McDonnell Douglas YF-23 is an American single-seat, twin-engine, stealth fighter technology demonstrator prototype designed for the United States Air Force (USAF).
Northrop-McDonnell Douglas YF-23A Black Widow II
WEBThe Northrop YF-23A, unofficially named the Black Widow II, emphasized stealth characteristics. To lessen weight and increase stealth, Northrop decided against using thrust vectoring for aerodynamic control as was used on the Lockheed YF-22A. Northrop built two YF-23A prototypes.
YF 23 black widow II - YouTube
WEBDocumentary on the Northrop YF-23 Black Widow Copyrigh 2000 All Rights Reserved: Southern California Historical Aviation Foundation DBA Western Museum of Flight.
Flashback: Northrop YF-23 Black Widow II - Air Force …
WEBFeb 1, 2022 · The YF-23 rapidly completed taxi testing with increasing speeds, culminating in the final high-speed test to 120 knots on August 11. Unofficially dubbed ‘Black Widow II’, Northrop’s Prototype Air Vehicle (PAV) number 1 took to the air for the first time on August 27 making a near flawless one hour flight.
Northrop YF-23A “Black Widow II” Advanced Tactical Fighter (PAV-2)
WEBThe YF-23A “Black Widow II” was a supersonic “Stealth” fighter. Along with its Stealth capabilities, the YF-23A was designed to “Supercruise”. This meant that the YF-23A “Black Widow II” could cruise supersonic without the use of engine augmentation or “afterburning.”
YF-23 Black Widow: The Fighter Plane That Almost 'Replaced' the …
WEBAug 2, 2024 · YF-23 Black Widow: The Fighter Plane That Almost 'Replaced' the F-22 Raptor. The Northrop/McDonnell Douglas YF-23 was a formidable contender in the U.S. Air Force's Advanced...
THE NORTHROP YF-23 BLACK WIDOW II: THE SUPER FIGHTER …
WEBThe YF-23 was tested to a top speed of Mach 1.8 with afterburners and achieved a maximum angle-of-attack of 25°. The maximum speed is classified, though sources state a maximum speed greater than Mach 2 at altitude and a …
Northrop-McDonnell Douglas YF-23 (Black Widow II) - Military Factory
WEBMar 19, 2021 · The YF-23 Black Widow II was Northrop Grumman's (teamed with McDonnell Douglas Corporation) answer to the American ATF (Advanced Tactical Fighter) challenge proposed by the United States Air Force (USAF).
YF-23 Black Widow II, Northrop/McDonnel Douglas
WEBJan 14, 2024 · The YF-23 Black Widow II, developed by Northrop/McDonnell Douglas, was a cutting-edge stealth air-superiority fighter. This aircraft stood out for its unique design and advanced features but ultimately did not win the contract in the competition against the YF-22.
YF-23 Black Widow II - Northrop's Advanced Tactical Fighter
WEBThis is the story of this ATF aircraft told by test pilots, engineers and people behind this remarkable project that did not win. The design was a finalist in the USAF's Advanced Tactical Fighter...
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