New Arrival: Hobby Master 1/72 YF-23 "Gray Ghost" with AIM-120 & AIM-9
The Hobby Master HA2850 YF-23 "Gray Ghost" in 1/72 scale has just arrived. This diecast model captures the sleek and futuristic lines of Northrop’s advanced stealth fighter prototype, complete with AIM-120 and AIM-9 missile loadout.
Historical context: The YF-23 was developed in the late 1980s as Northrop and McDonnell Douglas’s entry into the U.S. Air Force’s Advanced Tactical Fighter competition. Nicknamed the “Gray Ghost,” the YF-23 featured stealth shaping, supercruise capability, and advanced avionics designed to dominate 21st-century air combat. Although ultimately defeated by Lockheed’s YF-22 (which entered production as the F-22 Raptor), the YF-23 remains a legendary “what might have been” in aviation history, admired for its futuristic design and performance potential.
Model highlights:
- 1/72 scale diecast replica of the YF-23 "Gray Ghost."
- Features AIM-120 and AIM-9 missile armament.
- Highly detailed panel lines, cockpit, and landing gear.
- A striking addition for collectors of modern jet prototypes and stealth aircraft.
Purchase the Hobby Master HA2850 YF-23 "Gray Ghost" (1/72) here.
Available now from Historia Emporium – The History Store at greathistorygifts.com.
