1990
Stealth fighters Northrop YF-23 Black Widow II
Competitor of the YF-22 in the Advanced Tactical Fighter program; faster and stealthier, but not chosen. Northrop / McDonnell Douglas · United States→
- First flight1990
- StatusPrototype
- Number built2
Specifications
01
Crew & dimensions
- Crew
- 1
- Length
- 67 ft 5 in
- Wingspan
- 43 ft 7 in
- Height
- 13 ft 11 in
02
Performance
- Maximum speed
- Mach 2.2, 1452 mph at high altitude
- Range
- 4,500 km
- Service ceiling
- 19,800 m (65,000 ft)
03
Powerplant
- Powerplant
- 2 × Pratt & Whitney YF119-PW-100N or General Electric YF120-GE-100N afterburning turbofans (23,500 lbf / kN / 30000 or 35000 lbf with afterburner)