Northrop YF-23

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The Northrop/McDonnell Douglas YF-23 is an American single-seat, twin-engine, stealth fighter prototype technology demonstrator designed for the United States Air Force (USAF). The design team, with Northrop as the prime contractor, was a finalist in the USAF's Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) demonstration and validation competition, battling the YF-22 team for full-scale development and production. Nicknamed "Black Widow II", two YF-23 prototypes were built.

YF120-GE-100 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Two YF-23 in formationTwo YF-23 in formation
YF-23 refueling
YF-23 left view
YF-22 closest, YF-23 AwayYF-22 closest, YF-23 Away
YF-23 on taxiway
Both YF-23s in flight
YF-23 on side of hangarYF-23 on side of hangar
YF-23 front right view
Yf-23 1
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    commonsimageYF-23 refueling Commons
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    commonsimageYF-22 closest, YF-23 Away Commons
    commonsimageYF-23 on taxiway Commons
    commonsimageBoth YF-23s in flight Commons
    commonsimageYF-23 on side of hangar Commons
    commonsimageYF-23 front right view Commons
    commonsimageYf-23 1 Commons