A purpose-built close-air-support prototype developed for the A-X competition that produced the A-10.
Primary roleClose Air Support
First flight1972
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerNorthrop Corporation
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| YA-9A | Prototype | Close Air Support | United States Air Force |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
YA-9A
YA-9A — C015 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 1
Powerplant: 2 × Lycoming YF102 turbofans
Armament: Heavy cannon concept with large external close-support weapons load.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- American Combat Planes — Doubleday · Tier 3