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YF-23 Black Widow II
Northrop/McDonnell Douglas · USA
The YF-23 was arguably stealthier and faster than the YF-22. It utilized a unique "diamond" wing shape and specialized troughs to hide its engine exhaust from infrared sensors. Though it lost the ATF competition, it remains a cult legend for its futuristic design.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,635 km/h (Mach 2.5) |
| Range | 2,775 km |
| Ceiling | 19,812 m |
| Engines | 2x General Electric YF120 afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
1x 20mm M61 Vulcan; 4x AIM-120 AMRAAM (Planned).