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.

spurring a competition between the YF-23 and YF-22. Northrop Grumman's YF-23, known for its stealth and sleek design, achieved impressive speeds but lacked the agility and thrust vectoring of its ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: Ultimately, the Air Force ended up with an excellent plane with the Raptor—but both the YF-22 and YF-23 were outstanding designs. Had Northrop won the ...