F-22 Raptor vs. YF-23: The Intense Competition Behind America's Next Stealth Fighter
Summary: The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and the Northrop Grumman YF-23 were fierce competitors in a 1980s bid for a U.S. Air Force contract to develop a stealthy, supercruise-capable fighter jet. -Despite the YF-23 demonstrating superior stealth …