YF-23 vs. F-22 Raptor: The Untold Story of the Stealth Fighter Showdown

What You Need to Know: In the 1980s, the U.S. Air Force launched the Advanced Tactical Fighter program to develop a next-generation stealth aircraft superior to the F-15 and F-16, aiming to counter Soviet fighters like the Su-27 and MiG-29.

-Two teams competed: Northrop Grumman with the YF-23 and Lockheed Martin with the YF-22, which would become the F-22 Raptor.

-The YF-23 showcased better range, higher ceiling, and superior stealth features. However, during flight demonstrations...