The Northrop YF-17 (nicknamed "Cobra") was a prototype lightweight fighter aircraft designed by Northrop aviation for the United States Air Force's Lightweight Fighter (LWF) technology evaluation program.

2019年11月27日 · Although it lost the LWF competition, the YF-17 prototype was also evaluated by the U.S. Navy that was interested in developing a strengthened version capable of carrier operation, to...

2024年3月20日 · The F/A-18 Hornet, derived from the original Northrop Grumman YF-17, is an all-weather twin-engine supersonic fighter and attack aircraft (hence the designation F/A). It was initially contracted to be used by the United States Marine Corps …

The Northrop YF-17 was a lightweight fighter aircraft of the Northrop Corporation. It was designed for the Lightweight Fighter (LWF) Program of the United States Air Force. The YF-17 was picked for the new Naval Fighter Attack Experimental (VFAX) program.

2025年1月15日 · One of the most interesting planes developed during America’s fourth-generation warplane development craze was the Northrop YF-17 “Cobra.” Designed to be a lightweight fighter aircraft, the...

2023年1月20日 · Significant advances in electronics and engine technology resulted in two extremely capable prototype aircraft, the General Dynamics YF-16, and Northup YF-17, being selected for the final competition. The YF-17 had twin engines, twin tails and was larger, heavier, and more expensive than the YF-16.

2025年3月10日 · The YF-17 became the first USAF aircraft to break the sound barrier in level flight without using afterburners. While the YF-17 outperformed the YF-16 in many areas, the YF-16 used a proven engine, it had longer range, and was less expensive.

The F-18 and YF-17 are both fighter jets developed by McDonnell Douglas, with the YF-17 serving as the prototype for the F-18. The F-18 is a larger, more advanced version of the YF-17, featuring improved avionics, weapons systems, and overall performance capabilities.

2021年3月19日 · The YF-17 Cobra was a Northrop Aviation creation through NASA to support further testing and research of aircraft at transonic speeds (meaning just underneath the speed of sound, or 700-780mph / 1,127-1,255kph).

The YF-17 Cobra was a Northrop Aircraft creation through NASA to support further testing and research of aircraft at transonic speeds. The YF-17 Cobra was, itself, born from the United States Air Force’s Lightweight Fighter Program.