Northrop, in partnership with McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing), put forward their innovative YF-23 design as a potential pick. Ultimately, this diamond-shaped wing stealth warplane that ...

spurring a competition between the YF-23 and YF-22. Northrop Grumman's YF-23, known for its stealth and sleek design, achieved impressive speeds but lacked the agility and thrust vectoring of its ...

Chief configuration designer for the YF-23, Northrop’s contender for the Air Force’s Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) competition won by Lockheed’s F-22, Cummings continues to be active in aircraft ...