F-22 Raptor vs YF-23 Black Widow II

American fifth-generation stealth tactical fighter used primarily by the U.S. Air Force, notable for its role in the Afghanistan War.
Picture of F-22 Raptor
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin
First flight 7 September 1997
Year introduced 2005
Number produced 195 units
Average unit price $150 million
American stealth fighter, developed in the late 1980s, untouched by combat, rival to the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.
Picture of YF-23 Black Widow II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop McDonnell Douglas
First flight 27 August 1990
Year introduced --
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $70 million
Wing area 78.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.6 m â—‰
Height 5.1 m â—‰
Length 18.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2414 km/h â—‰
Operational range 759 km â—‰
Service ceiling 19,812 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 38,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 19,700 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 10,659 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of F-22 Raptor
Wing area 84.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.3 m â—‰
Height 4.0 m â—‰
Length 20.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,482 km â—‰
Service ceiling 19,812 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,123 kg â—‰
Empty weight 13,154 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 15,876 kgf â—‰

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