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U.S. Air Force YF-23 Advanced Tactical Fighter "ATF" Contractor Desk Model
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A very cool U.S. Air Force YF-23 Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) contractor desk model, circa late 1980s. The piece is in very good condition and super high quality. It is made of wood and mounted on a triangular wooden base; this is a very large desk model measuring 11" W x 17" D x 7.25" H and has amazing detail. The piece was owned by a senior level engineer who on worked on the YF-23 "ATF" Program and for Northrup his entire career. This is a super rare piece of military aviation history. #1250
The Northrop/McDonnell Douglas YF-23 is an American single-seat, twin-engine stealth fighter aircraft technology demonstrator designed for the United States Air Force (USAF). The design was a finalist in the USAF's Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) competition, battling the Lockheed YF-22 for a production contract. Two YF-23 prototypes were built, nicknamed "Black Widow II" and "Gray Ghost".
In the 1980s, the USAF began looking for a replacement for its fighter aircraft, especially to counter the USSR's advanced Sukhoi Su-27 and Mikoyan MiG-29. Several companies submitted design proposals; the USAF selected proposals from Northrop and Lockheed. Northrop teamed with McDonnell Douglas to develop the YF-23, while Lockheed, Boeing and General Dynamics developed the YF-22.
The YF-23 was stealthier and faster, but less agile than its competitor. After a four-year development and evaluation process, the YF-22 was announced the winner in 1991 and entered production as the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. The U.S. Navy considered using the production version of the ATF as the basis for a replacement to the F-14, but these plans were later canceled. The two YF-23 prototypes were museum exhibits as of 2010.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 1980s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:San Diego, CA
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