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Dave Burgess (kryten2q4b)
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Northrop YF-23

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3 16 September 2018, 00:14
Aris Grey
Nice to see a black widow II Dave.

That kit is very rare @ Europe. we usually find the Italeri boxing.

Beautiful painting and rescribing. Canopy would take a little putty.
17 September 2018, 09:13
Dave Burgess
I was really disappointed when the Yanks chose the F-22. The F-23 is a superior bird IMHO.
17 September 2018, 19:17
Dave Burgess
Besides, it's a much cooler looking plane!
17 September 2018, 19:18
Ekki
It is indeed. Good result.
17 September 2018, 21:02
Aris Grey
Yes we would have a spaceship on the skies.. The most beautiful silhouette ever.

The primary numbers, as the documentaries say, were better than yf-22. It was stealthier and faster. But if i remember correctly, it was more expensive and less maneuverable. They chosen YF-22 not only for these reasons but for the more advanced team and building techniques Lockheed Martin had.
17 September 2018, 23:25
John Thomas
Nice work
18 September 2018, 00:27
Dave Burgess
Updated the picture album. Did this bird back in 2007, but I never got around to taking a decent set of photos. Decided to do it now, before anything happens to it!
3 August 2020, 21:29
Aris Grey
Beautiful, nice idea taking new photos!
7 August 2020, 22:00
Dave Burgess
The other factor that went against the YF-23 was the decision not to go with vectored thrust like the YF-22. Apparently, it was one of the deciding factors in the USAF's decision to select the YF-22.
8 August 2020, 03:02
Dave Burgess
Too bad, 'cause the YF-23 is a much sexier looking a/c. Frankly, the F-22 is kind of boring!
8 August 2020, 03:04

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1:72 YF-23 ATF (Testors/Italeri 657)

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