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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.
20 Μαρ 2024 · 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 (USMC) and the United States Navy (USN).
2 Φεβ 2024 · While initially designed for the USAF’s lightweight fighter competition, the YF-17’s design also demonstrated potential for adaptation to carrier-based operations. The robust landing gear, arrestor hook integration, and structural reinforcements for catapult launches and arrested landings highlighted the aircraft’s versatility.
Northrop YF-17 “Cobra” (Prototype #1) 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.
The Northrop YF-17, commonly known as the Cobra, was a prototype fighter aircraft developed in the 1970s. It was designed as a lightweight, single-seat fighter with excellent agility and high performance.
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.
25 Νοε 2024 · For many, the YF-17 Cobra is a little-known footnote in late 20th century military aircraft history. But its bloodlines developed into two very important front-line Navy jets, one of which is just starting its long career. To begin this story, we have to rewind to the mid- and late-1960's.
