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Flight test of the YF-23A Advanced Tactical Fighter

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OSTI ID:7270767
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  1. Northrop Corp., Aircraft Div., Los Angeles, CA (United States)
The paper describes the approach used in flight tests of the YF-23A Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF), the fighter which was conceived as a replacement for the F-1 Eagle and which combines stealth techologies with a supercruise capability while retaining the agility necessary in an air superiority fighter. Special attention is given to the flight test concept, flight test preparations, and test objectives. The test methods, the problems encountered, and the test results are described.
OSTI ID:
7270767
Report Number(s):
AIAA-Paper--92-1039; CONF-9202119--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English