Summary and Key Points: The YF-23 Black Widow II remains the most debated “what-if” in aviation history, not for its specs, ...

The YF-23’s emphasis on stealth and long-range engagements over dogfighting cost it the race with the YF-22—but in hindsight, its vision was the more influential one. The YF-23 Black Widow II is a ...

-Northrop’s YF-23 “Black Widow” was the sleeker, stealthier, faster entry in the Air Force’s Advanced Tactical Fighter competition to replace the F-15. -With a diamond wing, V-tail, buried engines and ...