The red hourglass resembled the marking on the underside of the black widow spider, further reinforcing the unofficial nickname "Black Widow II" [36] given to the YF-23 because of its 8 …

The Northrop YF-23A, unofficially named the Black Widow II, emphasized stealth characteristics. To lessen weight and increase stealth, Northrop decided against using thrust vectoring for …

2022年2月1日 · Unofficially dubbed ‘Black Widow II’, Northrop’s Prototype Air Vehicle (PAV) number 1 took to the air for the first time on August 27 making a near flawless one hour flight.

The YF-23A “Black Widow II” was a supersonic “Stealth” fighter. Along with its Stealth capabilities, the YF-23A was designed to “Supercruise”. This meant that the YF-23A “Black Widow II” could …

2024年1月14日 · The YF-23 Black Widow II, developed by Northrop/McDonnell Douglas, was a cutting-edge stealth air-superiority fighter. This aircraft stood out for its unique design and …

2021年3月19日 · The YF-23 Black Widow II was Northrop Grumman's (teamed with McDonnell Douglas Corporation) answer to the American ATF (Advanced Tactical Fighter) challenge …

2024年10月26日 · The Northrop YF-23, nicknamed "Black Widow II," was a stealth fighter prototype developed in the late 1980s and early 1990s as part of the U.S. Air Force's …

2024年10月11日 · The Northrop YF-23 Black Widow II was designed with a unique and stealth-optimized structure, and its blueprints offer detailed insights into its revolutionary aerodynamic …

The Northrop-McDonnell Douglas YF-23, also known as the Black Widow II, was a remarkable prototype developed for the USAF’s Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program. Its design …

The Northrop YF-23A team personnel chose the name "Black Widow II" -- commemorating the Northrop P-61 Black Widow, the first American aircraft specifically designed as a night-fighter.