The Northrop YA-9 is a prototype attack aircraft developed for the United States Air Force A-X program. The YA-9 was passed over in preference for the Fairchild Republic YA-10 that …

Designed by Northrop in the early-1970s, the YA-9 Ground Attack Aircraft was developed in response to a request by the US Air Force for a rugged, close air support aircraft capable of …

Jul 11, 2023 · In the mid-1960s, the Air Force presented aircraft manufacturers with a challenge: design an aircraft to replace the aging Douglas A-1 Skyraider. One answer was the Northrop …

Aug 20, 2021 · Six companies entered submissions, but only two, the Fairchild YA-10 and the Northrop YA-9 were awarded development contracts. Northrop built two YA-9A prototypes, …

Dec 3, 2024 · The Northrop YA-9 was Northrop's answer to the need for a close air support aircraft required by the United States Air Force A-X program. The Northrop YA-9 competed …

May 25, 2019 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Northrop YA-9 Close Air Support Aircraft Prototype including pictures. The global defense …

Jan 4, 2025 · The YA-9A reached a top speed of 520 mph (837 km/h), and pilots praised its fighter-like handling, excellent cockpit visibility, and ease of targeting thanks to its large rudder …

The first YA-9A flew with Lew Nelson for 58 minutes, the second on August 23. During the USAF tests, the first prototype had already accumulated 79 hours in 61 flights, and the second 39 …

The sad reality is that the YA-9 and A-10 were born of a concept best depicted in initial artists impressions as being a jet powered Skyraider toting multiple-MER worth of Mk.82 over a …

The March Field Museum received the YA-9A in 1981 from the NASA Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, Ca. - Photo taken at Riverside - March ARB (AFB / Field) (RIV / …