Northrop Grumman for YF-23 family resemblance, but this is Kratos) YF-23 · PlaneSpot

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27 Mar 2026 · © shaydis13

Northrop YF-23 Blackwidow at the Western Museum of Flight. One of two built.

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Aircraft

Unpainted/prototypical gray

Manufacturer

Northrop Grumman for YF-23 family resemblance, but this is Kratos)

Achievements

Rare Bird, Military Maverick

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Location

Zamperini Field

TOA/KTOA

33.8034, -118.3400

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Aviation History

Emerging class of \'Loyal Wingman\' combat drones aiding manned fighter aircraft; XQ-58 is an experimental USAF program.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare, test fleet only; fewer than 10 units built.

Record Flights

First flew in 2019; early record as cutting-edge unmanned combat support. First flight notable for autonomy progress.

Safety & Events

Prototype damaged on its third flight (landing gear malfunction).

Future Outlook

Subject of ongoing USAF/USN evaluation and autonomous teaming research; likely more to come.

Specifications

YF120-GE-100

Engine

8.2 meters

Wingspan

8.8 meters

Length

4,000 kilometers

Range

833 kilometers per hour

Speed

none (unmanned, but 272 kg payload)

Capacity

2,722 kilograms

MTOW

2.0 meters

Height

8.45 kN (1,900 lbf) per engine

Thrust

N/A (military drone; not subject to civil ICAO noise regs)

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