The YF-23 was the newest technology demonstrator from the Northrop company.
YF-23 Black Widow II Specifications
Primary Function:Fighter Prototype
Contractor:Northrop
Crew:One
Unit Cost:N/A
Powerplant
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
N/A
YF-23 Black Widow II Achievements
The YF-23 was the newest technology demonstrator from the Northrop company.[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’YF-23 Black Widow II’]