Northrop YF-23
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3 16 September 2018, 00:14
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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.
17 September 2018, 09:13
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I was really disappointed when the Yanks chose the F-22. The F-23 is a superior bird IMHO.
17 September 2018, 19:17
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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.
17 September 2018, 23:25
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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!
3 August 2020, 21:29
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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.
8 August 2020, 03:02
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Too bad, 'cause the YF-23 is a much sexier looking a/c. Frankly, the F-22 is kind of boring!
8 August 2020, 03:04