One of the most interesting planes developed during America’s fourth-generation warplane development craze was the Northrop YF-17 “Cobra.” Designed to be a lightweight fighter aircraft ...
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What Was The Northrop YF-17 Fighter Jet & Its Legacy?The YF-17 Cobra was a lightweight fighter prototype for the USAF but lost to the F-16. The YF-17 evolved into the F/A-18 series, showcasing high performance and varied capabilities. The F/A-18 ...
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The Navy’s F/A-18 Hornet Is Still Deadly After Nearly 50 YearsThe U.S. Air Force passed over the YF-17 prototype to select the F-16 fighter jet. But the U.S. Navy made it the F/A-18 Hornet.
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