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Sorry F-22 Raptor: The YF-23 Black Widow II almost made the ultimate comeback

The YF-23 Stealth Fighter Was Almost Flown By Japan The YF-22 versus the YF-23 stealth fighter jet fly-off was one for the ...
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YF-23 Black Widow II vs. F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighter: Who Wins A ‘Dogfight’?

While historical analysis suggests the YF-23 was faster and stealthier, the YF-22 was more maneuverable and won the contract, eventually becoming the F-22 Raptor. A digital combat simulation by ...