Global Aircraft -- YF-23 Black Widow II
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YF-23 Black Widow II Specifications
Primary Function: |
Fighter Prototype |
Contractor: |
Northrop |
Crew: |
One |
Unit Cost: |
N/A |
Powerplant |
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Two Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100's of approximately 35,000 lbs. thrust each with afterburner or two General
Electric F120-GE-100 turbofans. Engine competition won by Pratt & Whitney |
Dimensions |
Length: |
67 ft. 5 in. |
Wingspan: |
43 ft. 7 in. |
Height: |
13 ft. 11 in. |
Weights |
Empty: |
N/A |
Maximum Takeoff: |
approx. 54,000 lbs. |
Performance |
Speed: |
approximately Mach 2.0 |
Ceiling: |
approximately 65,000 ft |
Range: |
N/A |
Armament |
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N/A |
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YF-23 Black Widow II Achievements
- The YF-23 was the newest technology demonstrator from the Northrop company.
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YF-23 Black Widow II Features
The YF-23 prototypes are 67.4 feet in length and have wingspans of 43.6 ft. During the Advanced Tactical Fighter program, one YF-23 was
powered by twin Pratt and Whitney YF119 turbofan engines, while the other had two General Electric YF120 turbofan engines installed.
The aircraft achieved a speed of around Mach 1.8 throughout the program.
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YF-23 Black Widow II Photos
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