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(Y)F-23 Black Widow II

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A stealth fighter technology demonstrater which rivalled the YF-22 (AKA F-22 Raptor) in the ATF Advanced-Tactical-Fighter program to make an aircraft that could possibly deter the SU-27 and MiG-29.
The Program ran late 80s to 1991 with the YF-22 Being chosen as winner then officially redesignated and renamed to the F-22 Raptor.
2 prototypes were made, one nicknamed The Black Widow II, The other, Grey Ghost/Spider.

AG Controls:
1 - Suprise
2 - Steering Activate
3 - Airbrake
4 - Taxi Thruster
5 - Reverse Taxi Thruster

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 37.5ft (11.4m)
  • Length 40.4ft (12.3m)
  • Height 15.3ft (4.7m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 19,784lbs (8,974kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.445
  • Wing Loading 29.3lbs/ft2 (143.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 675.2ft2 (62.7m2)
  • Drag Points 2741

Parts

  • Number of Parts 164
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 847