Northrop YF-23

Aris Grey
Nice to see a black widow II Dave.

That kit is very rare @ Europe. we usually find the Italeri boxing.

Beautiful painting and rescribing. Canopy would take a little putty.

Dave Burgess
I was really disappointed when the Yanks chose the F-22. The F-23 is a superior bird IMHO.

Dave Burgess
Besides, it's a much cooler looking plane!

Ekki
It is indeed. Good result.

Aris Grey
Yes we would have a spaceship on the skies.. The most beautiful silhouette ever.

The primary numbers, as the documentaries say, were better than yf-22. It was stealthier and faster. But if i remember correctly, it was more expensive and less maneuverable. They chosen YF-22 not only for these reasons but for the more advanced team and building techniques Lockheed Martin had.

John Thomas
Nice work

Dave Burgess
Updated the picture album. Did this bird back in 2007, but I never got around to taking a decent set of photos. Decided to do it now, before anything happens to it!

Aris Grey
Beautiful, nice idea taking new photos!

Dave Burgess
The other factor that went against the YF-23 was the decision not to go with vectored thrust like the YF-22. Apparently, it was one of the deciding factors in the USAF's decision to select the YF-22.

Dave Burgess
Too bad, 'cause the YF-23 is a much sexier looking a/c. Frankly, the F-22 is kind of boring!