Starchild Posted December 28, 2003 Posted December 28, 2003 Sorry if this is a "newbie" question. What does the "Y" stand for? I know that the "V" in VF stands for variable, but I can't figure out what the "Y" is... Also is it VF-19 or YF-19, I have seen it both ways... Thanks for the info guys, Star
azrael Posted December 28, 2003 Posted December 28, 2003 Yes this is a newbie question. They belong here and I suggest you post here next time: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...ct=ST&f=2&t=140 To answer your question, the "Y" designates the fighter as a prototype. Much like the YF-22 and YF-23 of our time. Come on mod, lock this thread.
Zentrandude Posted December 28, 2003 Posted December 28, 2003 na dont lock this tread lets make fun of it and invite trolls. i luv feeding the trolls. k the Y stands for "why" i should this iron bird is better than that iron bird.
Druna Skass Posted December 28, 2003 Posted December 28, 2003 Why did they use Y to designate a prototype?
David Hingtgen Posted December 28, 2003 Posted December 28, 2003 (edited) Because they just do, that's why. It's the government, don't expect any sense at all. Fits in nicely with X being eXperimental, but prefixes and main designators are separate (you could have a YX-19 if you really wanted to) Edited December 28, 2003 by David Hingtgen
Beltane70 Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 Some past planes with the YF designation are the YF-17, which we know today as the F/A-18 and the YF-12A which went on to become the SR-71.
Dangard Ace Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 Crap in a hat! Where did all these newbies come from??
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