YF-23: Why did the USAF reject this BEAST if it was BETTER than the F-22 Raptor?
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 Published On Aug 21, 2022

How was the YF-23 Northrop, the ship more powerful than the F-22 Raptor that was rejected? If you want to discover all the details about why the US said no to this beast, don't miss this video!
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In 1991 the United States had to define what its next combat ship would be. Options were the Northrop YF-23 and the Lockheed YF-22. With Monday's newspaper we know that the Raptor came out on top, but why? In terms of stealth capabilities and powertrain, the YF-23 was superior and featured a diamond-shaped wing design with a V-tail that reduced heat signature.

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