The documentary "Web of Secrecy: YF-23 Black Widow II Declassified" is a 50-minute film that tells the story of the Northrop/McDonnell Douglas YF-23 stealth fighter's creation and its competition against the Lockheed YF-22 for the Advanced Tactical Fighter contract with the Air Force. The film is told by the team members who built the plane and reveals the ingenuity required to create technology that didn't exist, as well as the human drama that unfolded during the Pentagon competition. The documentary is the only complete account of the YF-23's story, including why the U.S. Government ultimately decided not to buy it.
Web of Secrecy: Black Widow II Declassified
The development of the Northrop/McDonnell Douglas YF-23 stealth fighter is explored in this documentary, shedding light on the secretive process that shaped its creation.
