The YF-23 was the newest technology demonstrator from the Northrop company. Continue reading “YF-23 Black Widow II”
YF-17 Cobra
The F/A-18 Hornet was based directly on the YF-17 Cobra. Continue reading “YF-17 Cobra”
YB-49 Flying Wing
No known major achievements Continue reading “YB-49 Flying Wing”
Yak-38 Forger
The Yak-38 was the world’s second operational V/STOL aircraft. Continue reading “Yak-38 Forger”
Yak-23 Flora
No known major achievements Continue reading “Yak-23 Flora”
Yak-141 Freestyle
The Yak-141 is the world’s first supersonic STOVL aircraft Continue reading “Yak-141 Freestyle”
XB-70 Valkyrie
The XB-70 was one of the world’s most exotic aircraft.
Used a phenomenon called compression lift, which is caused from the shock wave generated by the airplane flying supersonically supporting part of the aircraft’s weight. Continue reading “XB-70 Valkyrie”
XB-35 Flying Wing
No known major achievements Continue reading “XB-35 Flying Wing”
X-45 UCAV
No known major achievements Continue reading “X-45 UCAV”
X-29 FSW
Studies from the X-29 showed that forward swept wings, coupled with movable canards, gave pilots excellent control response. Continue reading “X-29 FSW”