Meet the YF-118G: The U.S. Military’s Forgotten Stealth Plane

Meet the YF-118G: The U.S. Military’s Forgotten Stealth Plane

The YF-118G was the stealthy, semi-secretive predecessor to the American-made F-22 and F-35 fighter jets. It set the stage for modern aircraft. Known as the “Bird of Prey,” the YF-118G only flew a few dozen times. However, the Bird of Prey made significant contributions to the U.S. armed forces that are still deserving of recognition. […] The post Meet the YF-118G: The U.S. Military’s Forgotten Stealth Plane appeared first on 19FortyFive.