How much does an f23 cost?
See F-22 vs F-35 Specifications
| F-22 Raptor | F-35 Lightning II | |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling | Above 50,000 feet (15 kilometers) | Above 50,000 feet (15 kilometers) |
| Crew | One | One |
| Unit Cost | $334 million (with R+D), $150 million unit cost | $91 million |
How fast is f23?
1,451 mph
Northrop YF-23/Top speed
Was the f23 better than the f22?
Both Northrop’s YF-23 and Lockheed’s YF-22 were clearly extremely capable fighters. Northrop’s YF-23 offered greater range and superior stealth, but the YF-22 used more advanced avionics and had a slight advantage in maneuverability.
What happened to the YF-23 prototypes?
Evaluation. The first YF-23, with Pratt & Whitney engines, supercruised at Mach 1.43 on 18 September 1990, while the second, with General Electric engines, reached Mach 1.6 on 29 November 1990. By comparison, the YF-22 achieved Mach 1.58 in supercruise.
How much is f16?
Depending on the configuration, price varies from $12 to $35 million.
Who built the f23?
Northrop Corporation
McDonnell Douglas
Northrop YF-23/Manufacturers
How many f22s does the US have?
The US Air Force has around 180 F-22s in its fleet, although only about half are mission capable at any one time due to maintenance requirements, according to Air Force statistics.
Where is the YF 23 Black Widow?
Northrop-McDonnell Douglas YF-23A Black Widow II > National Museum of the United States Air Force™ > Display.
Why was YF 23 Cancelled?
The Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) competition was different than some of the other fighter competitions. The planes never squared off in any kind of mock combat. The pilots who flew the YF-22 never flew the YF-23 so there was no way to directly compare the 2 in that way.
Can a fighter jet fly around the world?
Yes – but only in theory. The Earth is roughly 40,000km in circumference at the equator, and completes one rotation every 24 hours. In theory, a supersonic jet could manage it, but even then in-flight refuelling and speed restrictions over land would reduce the effective speed well below what’s needed.
Do fighter pilots have their own plane?
They have to fly whatever is available in the squadron. In Indian Air Force pilots are not assigned a fighter plane as their own. They just fly whatever is available. It’s simply impractical because there is a lot of maintenance required and the aircraft may not be always available.
Is the YF-23 jet engine coming back?
One possibility is the resurrection of the YF-23 design, with modernized electronics and a Japanese engine. (One positive outcome of the ATD-X program has been Japanese advances in high-performance jet engines.)
Who was involved in the development of the Northrop YF-23?
Northrop teamed with McDonnell Douglas to develop the YF-23, while Lockheed, Boeing, and General Dynamics developed the YF-22. The YF-23 was stealthier and faster, but less agile than its competitor.
How did the YF-23 air inlet system work?
This air was then vented out of a flush aperture and a pair of small doors on the YF-23’s upper surface. In effect, it acted like an invisible splitter plate of sorts but instead of separating the air it removed it. The system was called the Boundary Layer Control System and worked automatically.
How does the YF-23 stealth fighter work?
The engine inlets used S-Ducts to minimize radar cross section, while heat signature was reduced by channeling exhaust down trenches of heat-absorbent tiles. The YF-23 prototypes were tested for 65 flight hours. Both had in-flight refueling receptacles and a weapon bay that could accommodate four AIM-120 long-range missiles.