The YF-22 had the edge over the YF-23 and the Air Force prioritized maneuverability for close-range combat. The USAF believed ...

Faster, stealthier, and futuristic, the YF-23 was the stealth fighter that should have replaced the F-15. But despite its edge over the YF-22 in many metrics, it was passed over by the Pentagon.

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the F-22 Demonstration Team performs at the Altus Airpower Stampede Open House and Air Show at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 12, 2025. (Image ...

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a supersonic twin-engine stealth fighter. Designed as an air superiority fighter it has evolved into a multirole platform, capable to perform both air-to-air and ...

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, 2007. (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Samuel Rogers / U.S. Air Force / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain) The Northrop YF-23 came about as part of the US Air Force’s Advanced ...

The F-22 Raptor, introduced in 2005, is still the King of the Sky. With unmatched stealth, speed, agility, and advanced tech, it remains unbeatable in air combat even after 20 years. Born from the ...

Next, we have the F-22 Raptor, which most people in America have heard of. ... Although this jet is still in production, the YF-12 deserves to have a place on this list.

The YF-23 enjoys a considerable following, with many enthusiasts considering it superior to the F-22 Raptor in terms of stealth capabilities. However, despite its strong support, the US Air Force ...