While historical analysis suggests the YF-23 was faster and stealthier, the YF-22 was more maneuverable and won the contract, eventually becoming the F-22 Raptor. A digital combat simulation by ...

The YF 23 Black Widow was one of the most advanced fighter prototypes ever built, yet it lost the famous Advanced Tactical Fighter competition that produced the F 22 Raptor. More than three decades ...

Japan, Britain, and Italy will have difficulty moving forward on a sixth-generation fighter because of the sheer complexity of designing one from scratch. But they could start with the proven... What ...

Summary: Among aviation enthusiasts, Northrop Grumman’s YF-23 has achieved legendary status due to its performance and the fact that only two prototypes were built before the program was discontinued.