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[RD] Northrop-McDonell Douglas F-23A Black Widow II

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Manual Credit: based on WHNineTripleOne's [RD Cockpits] YF-23 Black Widow II


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In the late 1980s/ early 1990s, the United States Air Force held a competition for their Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program. Northrop-McDonell Douglas entered the YF-23A and Lockheed Martin entered the YF-22A. Although the YF-23 was stealthier, the latter would soon win and become the legendary F-22A Raptor. What if the YF-23 was chosen? It would likely carry less internally than the F-22; but it would have superior speed and range. Read More...


The payload is AMRAAM ×5, Sidewinder ×2, and Drop Tank ×2. The throttle needs to be higher than 95% for afterburner. The controls are included in game. Some of the changes from Wolf's YF-23 are: the addition of slats and flaps, a better afterburner, F-23 intakes (not smooth YF-23 intakes), different load out and livery, added 25mm canon, and other performance changes.

Upgrades:
New intakes and drop tanks

New gun and refueling port (nonfunctional)

Gallery:



Inspired by:

F-23A Vs. YF-23A

More information here

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 41.6ft (12.7m)
  • Length 67.5ft (20.6m)
  • Height 12.3ft (3.7m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 30,068lbs (13,638kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 5.605
  • Wing Loading 21.5lbs/ft2 (105.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,395.6ft2 (129.7m2)
  • Drag Points 9458

Parts

  • Number of Parts 235
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 954