It was originally developed by lockheed for the united states air force usaf, but was later produced by several other nations, seeing widespread. Nasausaf yf12 flight research, 19691979 by peter w. Pdf northrop yf23 utility flight manual sobchak security. Very realistic flight dynamics based on virtual wind tunnel.
The northrop yf23 atf was designed for the usaf advanced tactical fighter program to replace the f15 eagle. Report northrop yf23 aircraft utility flight manual ntm 1f23ya1 your name. Detailed, highresolution, updated reflective dxt3 textures. A copy of the northropmcair yf23a preliminary flight manual, ntm1f23ya1, dated june 1,1990. It establishes policy for the operation of the c17 aircraft to safely and successfully accomplish worldwide mobility missions. Ca raaf a97214 used by 36 squadron from early 1959, withdrawn from use late 1978. Looking for yf23 weapons bay description touchy subject, and still few know how northrops revolutionary advanced rocket launcher looks like, you will find. Faah808331a, aviation maintenance technician handbookairframe. This edition of the sr71a1 was last revised in july of 1989 and is thus the most current available copy of the flight manual. The yf17 became the first usaf aircraft to break the sound barrier in level flight without using afterburners. To the date, the su27 is a recordholder of 27 world class flight achievements. To maximise value, this title contains the flight manuals for the yf17 and the later yf23.
Should the air force have picked the f23 instead of the f22. We are pleased to offer our classic series rendition of the northrop yf 23 single seat experimental stealth fighter. F 23 y a 1 utility flight manual usaf series yf 23a scribd. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. This is the company written manual for the yf 23 in the yf 22 vs yf 23 competition. Im intending to modify the launch dolly for the yf23, it has two faults. Yf23 utility flight manual ntm 1f23ya1 prepared by the northrop corporation, 1 june 1990 200 pp 109 mb download. Please make use for the plane production that is the plan that gratuitousness shows a production method and a template of yf23 with a pdf file after the. Two yf23 prototypes were built, nicknamed black widow ii and gray ghost.
Unclassified northrop yf23a competition sensitive ntm yf23a r 1 june 1990 northrop,mcair yf. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. In july 2001, the sr71 flight manual was posted to this web site. Pav2 was returned to the western museum of flight and was on display as of 2010 at the museums new location at zamperini. A copy of the northropmcair yf23a preliminary flight manual, ntm1f23ya 1. Northropmcdonnell douglas yf23a black widow ii pav1. Yf24 secret usaf aircraft does the yf24 really exist. This is the company written manual for the yf23 in the yf22 vs yf23 competition. For northrop yf23 enthusiasts secret projects forum. Shop our selection of edf jets to find your including the yf23 v2 radio controlled edf jet and other quality foam jets electric aircrafts flight trainers. Firstly it spins off as the thrust of the engines are too far behind the dolly wheels. Both examples of the yf23 are preserved in us museums. Gmax built 3d yf 23 model with basic virtual cockpit. Home aircraft manuals mr northrop yf 23a these manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours.
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If nothing else, these intriguing engineering studies may help map the evolution of an aircraft design from early concepts to a future air superiority fighter. It is on display at the western museum of flight, torrance, ca. Home aircraft manuals mr northrop yf23a these manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. Well, book has detalied description of yf23 cockpit, that includes cockpit instrumental panel and hud layout, and would be great help for modeller. Northropmcdonnell douglas yf23 black widow ii fighter. Northrop yf 23 aircraft utility flight manual ntm 1f 23 ya1 northrop corporation. The yf23 is a liquid rocket vernier engine, burning n 2 o 4 and udmh. Yf23 black widow ii two yf23 prototypes were designed and built by the contractor team of northrop and mcdonnell douglas as part of the demonstration and evaluation phase of the us air forces advanced tactical fighter selection program, which concluded in 1990.
This manual contains the necessary information for safe and efficient operation of the yf 23a flight test prototype aircraft. It is used in along the yf22 to form the yf24 and yf25 propulsion modules. In the late 1970s, concern arose among military planners about the aging design first flight in 1972 of the f15 and the possible loss of future air superiority of the. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. This item is sold for historical and reference only. There is a pdf flight manual for the yf23 out on the interwebs. To maximise value, this title contains the flight manuals for the yf 23 and the earlier yf 17. Technology compared with the yf17 the yf16 had a mission radius advantage of 200 nautical miles. Northropmcair yf23a flight manual aviation archives. Detailed, highresolution, reflective dxt3 textures. To maximise value, this title contains the flight manuals for the yf23 and the earlier yf17.
This manual contains the necessary information for safe and efficient operation of the yf23a flight test prototype aircraft. F 23 y a 1 utility flight manual usaf series yf 23a free ebook download as pdf file. The two yf23 prototypes were museum exhibits as of 2009. The image to the left depicts the entire yf23 production run in flight.
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The yf23 was entered in advanced tactical fighter competition but lost out to the lockheed yf22, which entered production as the f22 raptor. This electronic copy has been prepared to educate the public about the operation and flight characteristics of the yf12a blackbird aircraft. A copy of the northropmcair yf 23a preliminary flight manual, ntm1f 23 ya1, dated june 1,1990. Take off from anywhere in the world, flying some of the worlds most iconic aircraft to any one of 24,000 destinations.
Dryden engineers partic ipated in this program as members of a joint test force for both the yf16 and the yf17 prototype aircraft. Yf23 in western museum of flight western museum of flight atf. The design was a finalist in the usafs advanced tactical fighter atf competition, battling the lockheed yf22 for a production contract. Northrop yf23 aircraft utility flight manual ntm 1f23ya1 pdf.
Experimental flight manuals on cd f20, xb70, x3, x22, xf88. Usaf aircraft serial numbers for 1960, including all a12s, yf12as, and m21s. Very realistic flight dynamics based on virtual wind tunnel data. This very elegant aircraft was one of two final competitors in the advanced tactical fighter atf contest to find a successor to the f15. We use cookies to provide you with a better onsite experience. Northrop yf23 aircraft utility flight manual ntm 1f23ya1 northrop corporation. As a result, the yf16 won the contest, and went on to be produced in large numbers as the fighting falcon.
We are pleased to offer our classic series rendition of the northrop yf23 single seat experimental stealth fighter. The yf17 has been scanned from the original flight manual and retains any colour pages, and the yf23 has been scanned from a good quality photocopy probably all that was ever produced. Available now is a reprint of the original flight manuals for both the sr71 and the yf12a. Lockheed yf12a utility flight manual lockheed yo3a quiet star operators handbook ltv c142a interim flight manual usaf luscombe luscombe 8, 8a, 8b, 8c maintenance manual m. Northrop yf23 aircraft utility flight manual ntm 1f23ya1 home.
Air force staged a competition with farreaching consequences. The northropmcdonnell douglas yf23 was an american prototype fighter aircraft designed for the united states air force. If you would prefer a particular manual to be supplied as a paper copy, please contact us for a quotation. The yf 17 has been scanned from the original flight manual and retains any colour pages, and the yf 23 has been scanned from a good quality photocopy probably all that was ever produced.
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