During the Circum-Pacific War, the Belkan Air Force once again used the aircraft.
Black Widows were fielded in the Lighthouse War, especially late in the war, the YF-23 was operated by the Erusean Air Force as an advanced fighter, along with planes such as the Su-33 Flanker-D, Su-57 and the F-22A Raptor. One notable pilot included Erusean ace Major Benjamin Neumann, callsign "Lynx". YF-23s were also deployed by the Erusean Air Force to defend the submarine Alicorn from an Osean capture operation.[1]
"A large stealth fighter and finalist in the Advanced Tactical Fighter competition. Its advanced speed and stealth capabilities make it ideal for preemptive strikes. One nickname for the prototype was "Black Widow II"."
"A prototype fighter with high stealth capabilities and excellent high speed flight. A candidate from the ATF (Advanced Tactical Fighter) program, with diamond shaped wings and a Y-shaped tail, reducing radar reflection surfaces and air resistance to absolutely minimal levels. Its nickname is the "Black Widow II"."
"This demonstrator aircraft possesses both superior stealth performance and high speed flight performance. Selected as a finalist for the ATF (Advanced Tactical Fighter) competition, this aircraft's unique diamond-shaped wings and angled V-tail fins provide a low radar cross-section and also function to achieve minimal air resistance. The aircraft is commonly known as the "Black Widow II."
Produced under a license from Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. YF-23 Black Widow II is a trademark of Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation."
C4: Solid white with blue wing trim. Vaguely resembles the Rockwell-MBB X-31 demonstrator.
C5: Black and red body with spiderwebs on wings.
C6: Wizard Squadron livery.
Named Units
Bloodstone - Found in Dragon Lair. Spawns in the southeastern corner of the map in the beginning of the mission and flies to the north. Will leave the map if not engaged by player.
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Bloodstone
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Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
"This supersonic stealth fighter is know for its unique design, which achieves minimal air resistance and radar operability."
Spider - Found in Armada. Spawns to the south after both carrier-borne F-35s are shot down.
Skins
Aurelia: Gray Ghost body.
Leasath: Gray digital camouflage.
Special 1: Black Widow II body.
Special 2: Solid white with blue wing trim. Vaguely resembles the Rockwell-MBB X-31 demonstrator.
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Spider
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Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
"Nicknamed the "Black Widow II," this supersonic stealth fighter is known for its unique design, which achieves minimal air resistance and radar observability."
"Nicknamed the "Black Widow II," this supersonic stealth fighter is known for its unique design, which achieves minimal air resistance and radar reflectivity."