The YF-23, developed by Northrop and McDonnell Douglas, was a stealth fighter prototype competing against the YF-22 in the U.S. Air Force’s ATF program. Known as "Black Widow II," its futuristic design prioritized stealth, speed, and advanced aerodynamics. Despite its impressive performance, including supercruise capability, it lost to the YF-22 (later the F-22 Raptor) due to its rival’s superior agility, lower production risks, and better versatility for combat missions—and some even believe political factors played a role. What do you think—could the YF-23 have redefined modern air combat if it had won?
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