The F-22 Raptor Almost Never Flew for the Air Force
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The F-22 Raptor Almost Never Flew for the Air Force
Key Points and Summary on F-22 History – The Northrop YF-23 “Black Widow II,” a revolutionary stealth fighter prototype from the early 1990s, was arguably a superior aircraft to the YF-22, which would go on to become the F-22 Raptor. The YF-23 boasted superior speed, stealth, and supercruise capabilities. However, it lost the Advanced Tactical Fighter competition in a decision that many still consider a mistake. The choice was likely influenced …
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