Northrop YF-23 - Wikipedia
The 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
The 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.
YF-23A thermal designer explains why Northrop lost ATF …
Nov 8, 2022 · The four-way ATF competition pitted the Northrop/McDonnell Douglas YF-23A “Black Widow II” team against the Lockheed/Boeing/General Dynamics YF-22A “Lightning II” …
Northrop YF-23A “Black Widow II” Advanced Tactical Fighter (PAV …
The YF-23A “Black Widow II” was the Northrop/McDonnell Douglas team’s entry into the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) competition. The four-way ATF competition pitted the Northrop/McDonnell Douglas YF-23A “Black Widow II” team against the Lockheed/Boeing/General Dynamics YF-22A “Lightning II” team.
The YF-23 rapidly completed taxi testing with increasing speeds, culminating in the final high-speed test to 120 knots on August 11. Unoficially dubbed ‘Black Widow II’, Northrop’s Prototype Air...
YF-23 Black Widow: The Stealth Fighter That Almost Replaced the …
Oct 26, 2024 · What You Need to Know: The Northrop YF-23, nicknamed “Black Widow II,” was a stealth fighter prototype developed in the late 1980s and early 1990s as part of the U.S. Air Force’s Advanced...
YF-23 Black Widow II, Northrop/McDonnel Douglas
Jan 14, 2024 · The YF-23A Black Widow II represented a harmonious blend of stealthy shapes and aerodynamic efficiency, crafted to achieve a low radar cross-section without compromising on performance.
THE NORTHROP YF-23 BLACK WIDOW II: THE SUPER FIGHTER …
May 18, 2017 · The Northrop YF-23A was designed to meet USAF needs for survivability, ease of maintenance and supercruise. To satisfy the latter requirement two different engines (the Pratt & Whitney YF119-PW-100L and the General Electric YF120) were …
Northrop YF-23: The Stealth Fighter the Air Force Almost Picked …
Jan 3, 2024 · With two prototypes showcasing different engines, the YF-23 demonstrated superior speed, stealth, and armament capabilities, including “supercruise” for sustained supersonic flight. Despite its...
Northrop YF-23 - The F-22 Competitor - PlaneHistoria
Nov 15, 2022 · Learn how YF-23A Black Widow II became a top contender against the F-22 for the US Air Force's next covert fighter jet. Discover what made it so impressive.