The F-23 Stealth Fighter: A Super Weapon America Should Have Built (And Not the F-22 Raptor)?

The YF-23—contrary to popular belief—did not have an overall top speed that was any faster than the YF-22. Both jets were limited to an aerodynamic max speed of about Mach 2.2 as a result of their fixed-ramp external compression inlets. In fact, operational F-22 Raptors are “red lined” at exactly Mach 2.0 with an artificial placard because the aircraft’s stealth coating are prone to delamination if the jet went any faster—particularly around the canopy. The Northrop design also had better range compared to the YF-22, and was arguably a stealthier design.

A sympathetic read.

Source:
National Interest

Yeah.. DefenseNews has issues with the URL of the page changing as you scroll down past the comments section. This is probably what happened to you.

if that help, yes that was the case.

The OV-10X is great but the update at minima lacks some imagination. Plus notice the 12500ft single engine ceiling: if you are hit away from any alternate airfield (think that in many COIN scenario, the distances are huge) you’ll need to crawl back vulnerable to any Manpad unit…

German did use a roof mounted turbojet to increase performances for example.

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Let’s imagine a Jet augmented Bronco, you can fast cruise with the turbofan only at higher or similar alt and use one or two prop free spinning (at very low pitch) to keep an electrostatic charge high enough to use a HEL multiple time in ripple.
Both turboprop are used for short takeoff and high climb rate.
etc…

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US Air Force Chief Lends Support to Light Attack Aircraft Buy

Keep calm. It’s only an answer to TomcatVip to say that the escape module in Moscow is from an F-111A shoot down in Vietnam and not from an EF-111….

Thank you Archangelski.

@Sintra: any links to those narratives the attempting rescue ?

South Korea to add 12 ASW helicopters

three types will be considered for the requirement: the Leonardo Helicopters AgustaWestland AW159, the Lockheed Martin MH-60R, the NH Industries NH-90.

Source:
FlightGlobal.com

for once, not a pic but a video (Ah64E and Brimstone missile) with a nice slowdown ideally depicting the cyclic action on the blade incidence.

this is a fanboi kneejerk reaction incarnate, just follow the links

No, I am just sorry that I have to lost my time in nonsensical debate. A very commune disease on the new internet…