Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Model: unknown Name: StarViper Type: Jet attack Date: 1994 Status: Demonstrator Country: United States of America Service: U.S. Air Force Designation: YA-25A, A-25B |
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Synopsis:
The Lockheed StarViper demonstrator was the missing link between the famed F-16 and the F-22 Raptor. A test batch of three aircraft designated YA-25A was built, followed by 30 production A-25As, as well as 25 examples of the tandem-seat A-25B trainer version. The photo shows the first A-25B, while the three-view arrangement and the color profile for the single-seat A-25A version can be seen below right. Elaboration: The StarViper is a rare case when I did not just do one image, but actually three: the photo of course, but also the color profile and the three-view arrangement. (both by reusing existing artwork and reworking it). Viewers' comments:
My comments: Gosh, a twin-tailed F-5! I think I saw it before but never realized it was for real! No wonder the Americans are pissed off by the Iranians... LOL! Thanks for the link. |