The Air Force passed on the YF-17, opting instead for the YF-16, which would become the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The Navy, however, would find value in the discarded YF-17, crafting the jet into a ...
The YF-17 Cobra was a lightweight fighter prototype for the USAF but lost to the F-16. The YF-17 evolved into the F/A-18 series, showcasing high performance and varied capabilities. The F/A-18 ...