The Advanced Tactical Fighter competition is often remembered as a clean win for the F-22 Raptor, but the losing prototype, ...
Key Points and Summary - The Northrop YF-23 "Black Widow," the prototype that lost to the F-22 Raptor, was an incredibly fast aircraft. -With a top speed of Mach 2.2+ and a supercruise speed of Mach 1 ...
The YF-23’s emphasis on stealth and long-range engagements over dogfighting cost it the race with the YF-22—but in hindsight, its vision was the more influential one.