Experimental Aircraft

AIR &AMP; SPACE • Nov 18, 2025

The YF-23 suffered from bad salesmanship?

Watch the latest WAR HAPPENS video report and analysis.

AIR &AMP; SPACE • Nov 3, 2025

Lockheed Martin X-35 Prototype | The Secret Jet That Created the F-35 Lightning II

Developed for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, the X-35 was designed to outperform all competitors, including Boeing’s X-32. With its revolutionary STOVL (Short…

AIR &AMP; SPACE • Oct 17, 2025

The most detailed tour of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird on the internet!

Join me in this walkaround detailed tour of the top secret Lockheed 'Skunkworks' SR-71 Blackbird on display at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum…

AIR &AMP; SPACE • Sep 26, 2025

YF-23 vs. F-22: As Told by Test Pilot Who Flew Both

Discover the hidden design choices between the YF-23 and YF-22. Engineers faced a constant battle between low observability and aerodynamics. See how they compromised.

AIR &AMP; SPACE • Sep 7, 2025

Northrop XP-56 Black Bullet: The Secret WWII Fighter That Never Fought

The Northrop XP-56 Black Bullet was one of the most radical experimental aircraft of World War II. Designed as a tailless, magnesium-alloy fighter with…

ACCIDENTS &AMP; INCIDENTS • Aug 17, 2025

XB-70 VALKYRIE, THE MACH 3 TITAN | The Rise and Fall of the supersonic nuclear bomber

North American XB-70 Valkyrie, the legendary Mach 3 strategic bomber of the Cold War. Featuring exclusive restored footage of the XB-70's development and its…

AIR &AMP; SPACE • Aug 15, 2025

The wild F-35 UPGRADES pitched by the designer of the YF-23

According to Lockheed Martin’s CEO, Jim Taiclet, they believe they can port many of the advanced technologies developed for the company’s 6th-generation fighter over…

AIR &AMP; SPACE • Aug 13, 2025

The BIG changes Northrop made to the YF-23 for carrier duty

Last week, Northrop Grumman released a render of what could be their F/A-XX stealth fighter design for the U.S. Navy, and oh boy, did…

AIR &AMP; SPACE • Aug 13, 2025

YF-23 Black Widow II Comeback Could Change Air Superiority FOREVER

Northrop Grumman has released conceptual artwork for its F/A-XX proposal, the U.S. Navy's next-generation fighter program. In the world of military aviation, where development…

AIR &AMP; SPACE • Aug 13, 2025

NEW US Navy 6th Gen FA-XX Fighter is a YF-23 stealth Fighter REBORN!

NEW US Navy 6th Gen FA-XX Fighter is a YF-23 stealth Fighter REBORN!Hello aviation family!, Welcome back to Skyward Fighter, your go-to channel for…

AIR &AMP; SPACE • Aug 11, 2025

Northrop’s new F/A-XX render looks A LOT like a new YF-23!

Northrop Grumman just released a render of it’s F/A-XX fighter design and, holy crap, does it look a lot like a 6th-generation version of…

AIR &AMP; SPACE • Aug 5, 2025

This New U.S. Aircraft Takes Off Like a Helicopter, Flies Like a Jet

In July 2025, DARPA selected Bell to develop a next-generation rotorcraft that can take off like a helicopter and cruise like a jet. Built…

AIR &AMP; SPACE • Jul 20, 2025

Northrop YF-23: A Stealth Fighter’s Rise

Uncover the thrilling tale of the YF-23, the stealthy speedster that almost dethroned the F-22 Raptor in a high-stakes aerial showdown! Dive into the…

AIR &AMP; SPACE • Jul 18, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Begins Taxi Tests

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft has started taxi tests, marking the first time this one-of-a-kind experimental aircraft has moved under its own power.…

AIR &AMP; SPACE • Jul 14, 2025

Why the B-21 Raider is untouchable.

Step into the future of airpower with the B-21 Raider, the United States’ next-generation stealth bomber. This video explores the Raider’s flying-wing lineage, cutting-edge…

AIR &AMP; SPACE • Jul 13, 2025

YF-23 – Stealthier, Faster, and Forgotten: The Jet America Didn’t Choose

Step into the world of the YF-23, the stealth fighter prototype that competed head-to-head with the YF-22 in the U.S. Air Force’s Advanced Tactical…

AIR &AMP; SPACE • May 19, 2025

MV-75 The Future of US Army Assault Aircraft Revealed

Bell MV-75 Official Designation Given To Future U.S. Army Tiltrotor Assault Aircraft.Official Today! MV-75 Named to Future U.S. Army Tiltrotor Assault Aircraft.The U.S. Army’s…