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American reconnaissance satellites first spotted the advanced Soviet Su-27 and MiG-29 fighter prototypes between 1977 and 1979, which caused concern in the U.S. Both Soviet models were expected to reduce the combat and maneuverability advantages of contemporary U.S. fighter aircraft, including the newly introduced F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon. [1]
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Northrop: The YF-17 was the culmination of several Northrop designs, beginning with the N-102 Fang; continuing through the F-5 family. 1974 Never 2 F-15E Strike Eagle: Multirole strike fighter: McDonnell Douglas(1985–1997) Boeing Defense, Space & Security(1997–present) Evolution of the F-15 Eagle 1986 1988 1989 . 525 F-15EX Eagle II
The YF-23 is a liquid rocket vernier engine, burning N 2 O 4 and UDMH. [5] It is used in along the YF-22 to form the YF-24 and YF-25 propulsion modules. [ 3 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ]
Northrop and McDonnell Douglas submitted the YF-23. Lockheed, Boeing and General Dynamics proposed and built the YF-22, which, although marginally slower and having a larger radar cross-section, was more agile than the YF-23. The Lockheed team was picked by the Air Force as the winner of the ATF in April 1991.
Martin Model 139WAA – export version of B-10 bomber, painted in Air Corps livery [23] Nieuport 28 C.1 [24] North American NA-64 – painted as a North American BT-9 or BT-14 [25] North American O-47B 39-112 [26] Northrop A-17 36-207 [27] Packard-Le Pere LUSAC-11 [28] Sopwith Camel – reproduction [29] SPAD VII 94099 [30] SPAD XIII 16594 [31 ...
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It is difficult enough finding detailed info on the YF-23. It took multiple references to cover the details in places. But I'm working on combining footnotes from sources I have and can check. There is no real conflict on the interim bomber use. The YF-23 was modified only for display use; believe only the cockpit was modified/updated..