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Key Points and Summary – Northrop Grumman has unveiled concept art for its F/A-XX sixth-generation naval fighter proposal that bears a striking resemblance to its legendary YF-23 “Black Widow II” ...
Key Points and Summary – The Advanced Tactical Fighter competition of the early 1990s pitted the Northrop YF-23 against the Lockheed YF-22. While historical analysis suggests the YF-23 was faster and ...
Lockheed Martin CEO James Taiclet has made clear his plan is to “create a best-value bridge” from today’s fifth-generation fighters to the sixth-generation Boeing F-47, winner of the U.S. Air Force’s ...
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The YF-22 and YF-23 in formation. (Image credit: National Museum of the United States Air Force) About the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor The ATF (Advanced Tactical Fighter), the program that would ...
The YF-12 launched a 0.25-kiloton atomic missile from 75,000 feet at Mach 3.26 in 1965. It was poised for operational production but got canceled. Here's why.
The YF-23 Black Window was Northrop's answer to the US Air Force's requirement for an Advanced Tactical Fighter. However, the Lockheed YF-22 won the competition and went on to become the F-22 Raptor.
The YF-23 enjoys a considerable following, with many enthusiasts considering it superior to the F-22 Raptor in terms of stealth capabilities. However, despite its strong support, the US Air Force ...