The Northrop YF-17 (nicknamed "Cobra") is a prototype lightweight fighter aircraft designed by Northrop aviation for the United States Air Force 's Lightweight Fighter (LWF) technology …

Jan 20, 2023 · Significant advances in electronics and engine technology resulted in two extremely capable prototype aircraft, the General Dynamics YF-16, and Northup YF-17, being …

Jan 15, 2025 · One of the most interesting planes developed during America’s fourth-generation warplane development craze was the Northrop YF-17 “Cobra.” Designed to be a lightweight …

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 …

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.

5 days ago · The YF-17 became the first USAF aircraft to break the sound barrier in level flight without using afterburners. While the YF-17 outperformed the YF-16 in many areas, the YF-16 …

Mar 20, 2024 · The Northrop Grumman YF-17 Cobra was a lightweight fighter aircraft prototype designed for the United States Air Force (USAF) in the 1970s. At the time, it was believed that …

Apr 19, 2023 · When Northrop first test flew the YF-17 on June 9th, 1974, out of Edwards Air Force Base in California, it became obvious how much of a benefit these twin beefcakes of …

Mar 19, 2021 · The YF-17 Cobra was a Northrop Aviation creation through NASA to support further testing and research of aircraft at transonic speeds (meaning just underneath the …

The first YF-17 took off on its first flight on June 9, 1974 from Edwards AFB, with test pilot Hank Chouteau at the controls. On June 11, the YF-17 became the first American fighter to exceed …