Questions tagged [yf-23]
The Northrop/McDonnell Douglas YF-23 is a prototype for a stealth fighter that was entered into the USAF's Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) competition, but lost to the prototype for later F-22 Raptor
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Were RCS tests performed on the ATF YF-22/YF-23 prototypes?
I know that radar cross section (RCS) tests were performed on geometric models of both the YF-22 and the YF-23 prototypes submitted for the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) competition, but were the ...
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Why is the F-35 engine nozzle exposed?
I was wondering why the F-35 engine is exposed. The F-22, F-16 and the YF-23 Black Widow have the exhaust nozzles of their engines blended flush with the fuselage.
(YF-23 Black Widow)
(F-35)
The YF-...
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Why did the YF-23 never enter service?
The YF-23 was one of the most stealthy aircraft of all time and had a range capability of 2,000 miles (that's more than some airliners can travel) but never entered service. The F-22, has high ...
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Why does the F-22's wing give it such great maneuverability?
An F-22's wing is much different than a wing like the one on the F-16.
This an F-16 wing design:
(Source: www.aviastar.org).
This is an F-22 wing:
(Source: s3.zetaboards.com)
There is a ...
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