Lockheed YF-22

The Lockheed-Boeing-General Dynamics YF-22 was a single-seat twin-engined prototype fighter aircraft designed for the United States Air Force (USAF). The YF-22 was a finalist in the USAF's Advanced Tactical Fighter competition; two prototypes were built. The YF-22 won the contest against the Northrop YF-23 and entered production as the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. The YF-22 is similar to the F-22 but with differences in the cockpit tail fins and wings.

Lockheed YF-22 aircraft will have thrust vectoring of its two jet engines, which further enhances maneuverability.1
lockheed YF-22 had won the airframe competition and that the Pratt & Whitney YF119 had won the engine competition.2
Lockheed YF-22 was selected to meet the USAF requirement.3
Lockheed YF-22 was the better choice.4
Lockheed YF-22, which entered production as the F-22 Raptor.http://wn.5
out to the Lockheed YF-22 which entered production as the F-22 "Raptor.6
stealth fighter and its fly-off against the Lockheed YF-22 in competition for the Advanced Tactical Fighter contract with the Air Force-as told by the team members who built the plane.7

Made by BoeingGeneral DynamicsLockheed Corporation.

These aircraft were evaluated in 1991 and the Lockheed YF-22 was selected and later developed into the F-22 Raptor.8
they chose the Lockheed YF-22 even though the YF-23 was more stealthy and could go faster. A new swing-wing stealth aircraft has been spotted undergoing test.9
YF120-GE-100 Two of these engines powered the first Lockheed YF-22 on its first flight on 29 September 1990, and another pair powered the second Northrop YF-23 on its first flight on 26 October 1990.10
It was believed that the Lockheed YF-22 was more maneuverable and would be easier to maintain.11
Price Randel, "High Alpha" Lockheed YF-22 #1 Prototype spin testing at Edwards AFB in 1990. "Eagle's Talon '97" F-16 vs. Mig-29.12
The YF-23 lost the contest to the Lockheed YF-22, which entered production as the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.13
Height Main
541.02
Developed Into
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor
Engine(jet)
General Electric YF120-GE-100 or Pratt & Whitney YF119-PW-100
Length Alt
19.65 m
Thrust Main
35000
Jet Or Prop
jet
Lists
* List of Lockheed aircraft
Loaded Weight Main
62000.0
Combat Radius Main
696 mi
Height Alt
5.39 m
Max Speed Main
Mach 2.2
Status
Retired
Cruise Speed Main
Mach 1.6
Ceiling Main
65000.0
Crew
1
Combat Radius Alt
800
Thrust Alt
156.0
Span Main
1310.64
Cruise Speed Alt
63600.0
Area Main
830.0
Primary user
United States Air Force
Span Alt
13.1 m
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Manufacturer
Boeing
General Dynamics
Lockheed Corporation
First Flight
29
Number Of Jets
2
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Loaded Weight Alt
28120.0
Type of jet
afterburning turbofan
Empty Weight Alt
14970.0
Length Main
1965.96
Area Alt
77.1 m²
Similar Aircraft
* Northrop YF-23* Sukhoi PAK FA
Max Speed Alt
87000.0
Related
* Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor* Lockheed Martin X-44 MANTA
Empty Weight Main
33000.0
Ceiling Alt
19
800 m
Category
Lockheed aircraft
Stealth aircraft
United States fighter aircraft 1990-1999

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