Talk:YF-23 Black Widow II/@comment-4558608-20111120162202/@comment-770363-20111129202636

Because the Air Force didn't want another Phantom on their hands. The F-22 was cheaper, more maneuverable, and Lockheed finished the F-117 under budget and on/ahead of time, which made them a logistically superior choice. They wanted an Air Dominance Fighter, and the F-22's superior maneuverability compared to the Black Widow (of the two only the F-22 had thrust vectoring technology) made it fit the bill better.